CDBG Homeowner Repair Program

How it works

The City of Racine’s Community Development Authority administers a homeowner repair grant program for properties located within Neighborhood TID 23. The page describes the Housing Division as administering federal housing and community development funds, including CDBG funds used for housing rehabilitation and neighborhood revitalization. This repair program is one of those homeowner-facing resources.

What the money covers

The grant is for qualifying home repairs. The intake form also identifies costs that cannot be paid with program funds. Ineligible costs include:

• construction, substantial reconstruction, or expansion of a structure
• purchasing, installing, or repairing furnishings or appliances
• finishing unfinished spaces such as an attic or basement
• materials, fixtures, or equipment that are of a higher quality than customarily used in similar properties or that are not readily available from local dealers
• regular household maintenance items such as housecleaning and snow removal
• expenses incurred before the grant agreement is executed

Amounts and matching

• Grant award: $1,000 to $10,000
• No repayment is expected
• Homeowner contribution: 10% of the total project cost, as determined by the City in the scope of work
• Funding is paid directly to the contractor performing the work
• Contractors must be approved by the City and have the necessary permits

How to apply

The page directs homeowners to the intake and eligibility form for application materials. The form also requires applicants to allow City Assessor staff to re-assess the property’s interior and exterior after the work is completed.

Timing and deadlines

The source does not state an application deadline, open date, or closing date.