Critical Home Repair & Housing Rehabilitation Program

How it works

The City of Orem provides grant and/or loan funding to qualified homeowners for home repairs that address critical damage or eliminate immediate hazards to health, safety, and/or sanitation. The city describes the program as a loan and grant program, not a reimbursement program, so it cannot reimburse costs for repairs that were already completed.

What the money covers

The page says funds may be used to:

• repair critical damage to homes;
• eliminate specific and immediate hazards to health, safety, and/or sanitation;
• replace or repair windows, electrical, plumbing, fixtures, or roofs;
• paint exterior or interior surfaces;
• do necessary remodeling;
• add ADA improvements; and
• do additions, based on need.

Amounts and matching

• Maximum assistance: up to $15,000.
• Funding is based upon available funding.
• The page does not state a match requirement.

How to apply

Applicants must register for the Neighborly program online, create an account with an email address and password, verify the account by email, then log in and start the application. The page says applicants should follow the on-screen instructions and attach any required documentation. Application progress can be monitored through the Neighborly account.

If a homeowner cannot apply online or has questions, the page lists a contact: Bradley Day at [email protected] or 801-372-9298.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state an application deadline, opening date, or closing date.

Other notes

The page also mentions the Fuller Center for Housing of Utah County helps Utah County homeowners with necessary repairs and home revitalizations, making homes safe and secure, but it does not provide program terms on this page.