Homeowner Emergency Repair Program

How it works

The City of Lawton’s Housing and Community Development office provides emergency repair assistance to help low-income households fix urgent problems in a home they own and occupy as their primary residence. The assistance is provided as a grant, so the homeowner does not repay it.

What the money covers

The page does not publish a fixed list of eligible repairs. Instead, city staff review the request, decide whether the repair is an emergency, and determine project eligibility. The page also says not every requested repair will necessarily be completed.

Amounts and matching

The page does not state a maximum award amount. It does say that if a repair costs more than $5,000, the homeowner must pay the difference before the city provides assistance. The cost of getting a quote from a licensed contractor is the homeowner’s responsibility.

How to apply

Application packets may be picked up at the Housing and Community Development Office. Completed applications must be hand-delivered with the required documentation. All household members age 18 or older will have additional paperwork to sign in the office.

Timing and deadlines

There is no formal deadline listed on the page. The program limits households to one emergency repair in a 12-month period. After approval, the office’s goal is to complete the emergency repair within one week.

Other important details

The homeowner must first file a claim with their homeowners insurance company for any repair covered by the policy before city assistance is provided. Emergency funds are only used for repairs the Housing and Community Development staff deem to be emergencies.