Program Stipulations:

• Each program beneficiary could be eligible to receive up to a maximum allocation of $50,000 in program funds (amount received will be determined by the auditor’s inspection); and
• The assistance will be in the form of a grant. Prior to improvements, the property owner will be required to participate in a pre-construction conference to discuss the scope of work, environmental issues, and to sign the construction agreement documentation

Criteria to apply:

• Property must be occupied by an income-eligible owner; and
• Property must be the owner's principal residence; and
• Taxes must be current; and
• Property may not be in foreclosure, for sale, or put on the market for sale anytime during eligibility determination, acceptance into the program, or during renovations/work; and
• Property owner must possess a deed, mortgage, or fee simple title.

Eligibility property types include:

• Traditional single-family housing
• Condominium unit

Priority will be given to these persons:

• Those with yearly household incomes below 50% - see the above table
• Seniors age 62 or older
• Some types of rehab work that could be done (all items must be a code issue as determined by the International and Residential Building Code): windows, doors, roofs, electrical, plumbing, heating systems, siding, etc., as determined by the auditor

Restrictions or non-eligible modifications include:

• Additions to existing buildings
• Rehabilitation of out buildings not attached to the home (sheds, garages, etc.)