The program was created to help homeowners with $15,000 of essential home repairs. Priority is given to households with a permanent household member who meets one of the following criteria: a) honorably discharged veteran, or b) mentally or physically disabled, or c) 62 years of age or older. Other requirements apply.

Requirements:

  1. Property Taxes must be paid
  2. Owner needs to have Homeowner’s Insurance
  3. The house needs to be owner-occupied
  4. Household needs to be below the 80% Area Median Income (see chart below).

80% AREA MEDIAN INCOME BY NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

$57,800

$66,050

$74,300

$82,550

$89,200

$95,800

$102,400

$109,000

Repairs can cover:

  • Roofing
  • Guttering
  • Fascia
  • Soffit
  • Siding
  • Windows
  • Doors
  • Tuck-pointing
  • Concrete
  • Asphalt
  • Tree Trimming/Removal
  • Landscaping (for water drainage purposes)
  • Piering / Foundation work
  • Deck Replacement/Repair
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Flooring
  • Rough Carpentry
  • Drywall/Plaster
  • Insulation
  • Waterproofing (drain tile system & sump pump)
  • Termite treatment
  • Etc.

For more information, call (314) 376-5836