City of Waupaca Home Repair Grant Program

How it works

The City of Waupaca’s Home Repair Grant Program is an ARPA-funded local repair program for homeowners in the city. Applicants submit a home repair application, provide income documentation, and get reviewed by city staff and the Community Development Authority (CDA). The program is designed to help households afford necessary home repairs and improvements.

What the money covers

The city says the program is for necessary home repairs and improvements that increase the longevity and safety of the home. The official materials also note that many homes need weatherization, and that weatherization can help lower utility bills and keep homes safe.

Amounts and matching

The official application says the grant match depends on household income, with households at or below certain income levels eligible for a 100% grant. The application lists these Waupaca County income figures for 1–8 person households: $41,650; $47,600; $53,550; $59,450; $64,250; $69,000; $73,750; and $78,500.

How to apply

Applicants must submit the City of Waupaca Home Repair Grant Application. The application says at least one quote/bid is required for the application to be considered complete, and two quotes/bids are required before final grant approval for work that is not self-performed. Applications may be submitted electronically or on paper to city staff.

Timing and deadlines

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and there is no deadline to apply. The city says projects must be approved before work begins, and funds are disbursed after the work is completed and the closing reimbursement report is approved. The program continues until the ARPA funds committed to residential projects are exhausted.