City of Kenosha Home Repair Grant Program (CDBG)

How it works

The City of Kenosha’s Home Repair Grant Program (CDBG) is a grant for one emergency home repair. It is designed for serious health-and-safety issues in owner-occupied homes.

What the money covers

The flyer lists these eligible repairs:

• Leaking roof
• Electrical code violations
• Asbestos insulation abatement
• Water heater repair or replacement
• Furnace or air conditioner repair or replacement, seasonal only
• ADA modifications if a household member cannot reside in the house without them
• Broken or leaking sewer lines if a household member is elderly or disabled

Amounts and matching

• Maximum grant amount: $10,000
• The flyer says the program is limited to one emergency home repair.

How to apply

The city’s Department of City Development administers the program. The flyer provides the department contact information but does not include a full application walkthrough in the material reviewed.

Timing and limits

• Limit of one grant per five years.
• Elderly or disabled applicants may not need to provide repair orders or insurance cancellation notices.

Notes for homeowners

The city requires insurance, current mortgage payments, and current property taxes.