Home Repair Opportunity (HeRO) Program

How it works

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO) administers the Home Repair Opportunity (HeRO) Program through the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC). The program is intended to help eligible low- and moderate-income homeowners make necessary repairs so they can remain in safe, healthy, and affordable housing.

What the money covers

HeRO provides assistance for non-cosmetic home repairs that address:

• health concerns
• safety concerns
• accessibility needs
• weatherization needs
• housing code concerns

The page does not list specific eligible repair items, material standards, contractor requirements beyond using approved contractors, or whether assistance is paid as a grant, reimbursement, forgivable loan, or another form.

How the program is delivered

CPSEMO says it works with eligible homeowners and approved contractors to:

• identify needed repairs
• complete the required inspections and assessments
• oversee the rehabilitation process

How to apply

Homeowners in CPSEMO’s service area are invited to contact CPSEMO or complete the application to see whether they may qualify. The page says completed applications should be emailed to calvin@cpsemo.org. Homeowners may also call 573-388-0371 with questions.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not publish an application deadline, opening date, closing date, or funding cycle schedule.

Amounts and matching

No maximum award amount, matching requirement, or homeowner contribution is stated on the page.

What to remember

This program is focused on helping homeowners address essential repair needs, not cosmetic improvements. The official page is clear about the types of repairs covered and the general process, but it does not provide detailed financial terms or a published service-area map.