City of Independence Offering Homeowner Repair Program

The City of Independence is offering a program targeting owner occupied rehabilitation projects households that meet income qualifications.

Homeowner Repair Program (Single-Family Owner-Occupied Units and Housing Agencies Only)

Eligible projects under the repair program may include the following:

1. Roof repair or replacement
2. Furnace replacement
3. Water heater replacement
4. Plumbing
5. Electrical
6. Water line repairs
7. Ramp accessibility
8. Siding
9. Windows
10. Doors
11. Insulation

Approved projects shall have a minimum cost estimate of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), but no project shall receive more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for a single owner or for a housing agency, from the City.

Ineligible projects, under this program, shall include:

1. Cabinets
2. Shutters
3. Flooring
4. Appliances
5. Air Conditioning, unless it is medically necessary
6. Concrete work, unless it is necessary to provide accessibility
7. Repairs to accessory or ancillary structures
8. Multiple family or renter-occupied units

These programs require an application process, which started Monday.  Complete grant applications will be need to be turned in to City Hall by until September 25th.  Go to www.independenceia.gov to view more plan information and for the application.  Applications may also be picked up at City Hall during office hours.