Construction costs are up, and if you need to make some home repairs, those costs could put your budget in a bind. But if you put off the project, mounting maintenance issues could decrease your home’s value or even create potential safety hazards.
However, if you live in Kansas City, MO, the city has three home repair assistance programs available to provide financial relief to eligible homeowners. The window to apply for these initiatives is now open until June 3.
This could be your opportunity to finally address those major plumbing leaks, replace that aging roof, or upgrade an outdated electrical system without breaking the bank.
Kansas City is currently accepting applications for the following home repair programs:
City Home Repair Program
- Available to single-family homeowners citywide who have not received city home repair services in the last five years.
- Covers major repairs like plumbing, electrical systems, roofs, and HVAC replacement
Targeted Minor Home Repair Program
- Available to homeowners in the following targeted neighborhoods: Key Coalition, Santa Fe, Boston Heights, Oak Park, South Roundtop, Ruskin, Marlborough, Blue Hills, and Wendell Phillips
- Eligible residents may receive two types of repairs and choose from plumbing, electrical, roofs, or HVAC servicing or replacement.
Paint Program
- Provides paint and materials for exterior painting to homeowners citywide up to $500 in value.
- No income requirement.
- To qualify, you must apply, only own one property, and live & reside at the property to be painted within KC city limits.
To qualify for the City Home Repair or Targeted Home Repair programs, homeowners must meet certain income limits based on HUD guidelines as well as other eligibility criteria. All applications require documentation like:
- Proof of homeownership
- Proof of household income
- Recent water bill
- Bank statements
It’s vitally important to fully fill out the application because incomplete applications without full documentation will not be processed. Applications must be submitted digitally through the city’s online application system by the June 3 deadline.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get affordable assistance for critical home repairs. Kansas City homeowners can get full details on program requirements and apply at kcmo.gov/housing.
These home repair initiatives are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant program, which aims to maintain affordable housing and support homeownership in Kansas City.
