Repair Program

Program Purpose

Provides assistance to low-income, owner-occupied households to correct health, safety and/or potential code enforcement violation issues. 

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant must:

  • Own and occupy the single-family residence for which assistance is requested.
  • Not have the means to make the needed repairs (assets, property, insurance, etc.).
  • The city must determine that the assistance is needed.
  • The applicant's gross annual household income must not exceed the current HUD income limits.

HUD Income Limits

Family Size

Extremely Low - 30%

Very Low - 50%

Low - 80%

1 

$19,000

$31,650

$50,650

2 

$21,700

$36,200

$57,850

3 

$26,650

$40,700

$65,100

4 

$32,150

$45,200

$72,300

5 

$37,650

$48,850

$78,100

6 

$43,150

$52,450

$83,900

7 

$48,650

$56,050

$89,700

8 

$54,150

$59,650

$95,450





Income limits are updated annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Terms & Conditions

The applicant must enter into a legally binding agreement, which places a lien on the property. During the lien period, the applicant must:

  • Keep all property taxes and insurance current
  • Maintain the property as their principal residence and in a safe and sanitary condition
  • Consent to annual inspections by the city and provide verification of compliance

The maximum forgivable mortgage loan shall not exceed $15,000.

For more information, please contact La'Shondra Robinson by completing the following form or at (386) 671-8058.