Program Overview
The objective is to make repairs to items that present an immediate safety and health threat, structural danger or would otherwise render the property uninhabitable. General maintenance items, repairs usually less than $300, will not be considered eligible.
Prior rehabilitation and relocation cases may be allowed emergency assistance at any time if they are otherwise eligible. There is a limit of two emergency grants per year, and no more than five in a five-year period.
Property Taxes and Housing Payments
The applicant shall have no outstanding delinquent property taxes, and housing payments shall be current.
Ownership and Occupancy
Applicants must own the property receiving the emergency assistance and have current homeowners’ insurance coverage. There is no occupancy time frame or equity percentage required.
Eligible Work
Repair or replacement of structural items, electrical, plumbing, heating or roofing items, or other damage resulting from natural disasters are eligible. Wheelchair ramps or air conditioning may be eligible if verified as a medical necessity.
Financial Assistance
Up to $4,500 emergency assistance may be provided. Additional costs may be charged to the homeowner.
Contingency assistance of an additional $499 is available for unforeseen or urgent situations which may arise after work has started.
The total emergency assistance will not exceed $4,999.
Property Lien
Assistance is provided in the form of a grant. No lien shall be placed on the property in association with emergency assistance.