City of Manassas housing rehabilitation assistance through CDBG/HOME allocations

How it works

The City of Manassas housing plan says the city works with Prince William County on housing rehabilitation resources funded by federal block grant programs. In the plan, the city describes rehabilitation assistance for homeowners in terms of a grant plus deferred financing: the first $25,000 of assistance is provided as a grant, and any additional rehabilitation help is secured by a 30-year deferred deed of trust on the property.

What the money covers

The plan says the housing rehabilitation resources are used to make energy-efficiency improvements and lower utility costs for qualifying residents, and to address home-repair needs. The broader city materials also describe housing rehabilitation as a way to correct health, safety, and energy-efficiency issues and to support targeted home repairs in neighborhoods most in need.

Amounts and matching

• First $25,000: grant.
• Additional assistance: 30-year deferred deed of trust.
• The trust is not due and payable until the property is no longer the principal residence, is sold, or the borrower fails to pay taxes, assessments, or required hazard, flood, or mortgage insurance premiums, or violates deed-of-trust terms.

Timing and availability

The city materials say funding generally allows about 4 to 5 Manassas households to receive assistance each year. The source excerpt does not give a current application window or deadline.

Important note for homeowners

The city documents do not label this as wildfire-specific, but the eligible work includes repairs and efficiency improvements that can support home hardening, weather resistance, and post-disaster resilience.