CDBG Housing Rehab Program

How it works

The Housing Rehabilitation Set Aside Program is described as a rolling grant program administered through the Town of South Kingstown and the State Office of Housing & Community Development. It provides funding for income-eligible residents of South Kingstown to fix health and safety concerns in their current homes. The town works with homeowners to define the scope of work for necessary improvements and supervises the process of completing the improvements using qualified contractors.

What the money covers

The page says the program funds repairs and improvements tied to health and safety concerns in the homeowner’s current home. It does not provide a detailed eligible-work list or a separate list of excluded items.

Amounts and matching

The page does not state a maximum award amount, matching requirement, reimbursement structure, or other dollar limits.

How to apply

Applications for Housing Rehab projects are accepted on a rolling basis. Residents who want to know whether they are eligible, or what type of improvements can be funded, are encouraged to contact the Washington County Community Development Corporation (CDC), which administers the program on behalf of the town. The page gives a contact name, Alice Buckley, Executive Director, Washington County CDC, plus the office address at 471 Main Street, Wakefield, RI, and phone number 401-789-9090.

Timing and deadlines

The page states that the Town of South Kingstown is not presently participating in the CDBG Housing Rehab Program because of a recent loss of third-party administrative support. The town is evaluating new options for program administration, and any new developments will be posted to the page. No reopening date or application deadline is provided.