Jefferson County Homeowner Rehabilitation Program

How it works

This is a two-year forgivable grant for eligible homeowners. The county says the program is administered through the Jefferson County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and that assistance is designed for owner-occupied, single-family homes in the county.

What the money covers

The official brochure says the grant can be used for repair or replacement of health and safety issues as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Examples named by the county include roof, HVAC, windows, electrical, and plumbing.

The county also says it does not replace appliances, flooring/carpeting, paint, driveways, basements/foundation work, or general maintenance issues. Items must be verified as non-working or dilapidated to qualify. The county says it does not remodel homes or add components that do not already exist.

Amounts and matching

The maximum assistance is $15,000. The program is forgivable over two years, and the county says applicants must have equity in the home equal to the amount of assistance being provided.

How to apply

The brochure directs residents to the county’s CDBG program and says applications are for county residents in unincorporated areas and participating municipalities. The source material does not provide a step-by-step online application process on the brochure page itself.

Timing and deadlines

The brochure does not state a current closing date. The county’s 2024 action plan listed this as a countywide project with a target date of 2024, but the brochure still describes the program as an offering for county residents.