HOME IMPROVEMENT REPAIR FUND

NOTE! APPLICATIONS FOR 2011 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2011

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                                                                                                                                                APPLICATION        BROCHURE

 

What is the Home Improvement Repair Program?

The City of Springdale Home Improvement Repair Program assists owner-occupied homeowners in Springdale with needed repairs and improvements to the exterior of their homes. The homeowner is reimbursed for repair/improvement costs incurred up to a maximum of $1,000.00.

 

Who is eligible to participate?

All Springdale owner-occupied homeowners whose household income does not exceed that shown on the chart below based on family size.  Homeowners may only take advantage of this program once per year.

MAXIMUM INCOME PER HOUSEHOLD TO QUALIFY

FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT REPAIR GRANT (2010)

Number Of Persons In Household

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Household Income Must Be Less Than or Equal to

$38,950

$44,500

$50,050

$55,600

$60,050

$64,500

$68,950

 

$73,400

 

 

2011 INCOME LIMITS ARE NOT PUBLISHED BY HUD UNTIL MAY

2010 LIMITS INCREASED FROM THE 2009 LIMITS BY LESS THAN ONE HALF OF ONE PERCENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What repairs/improvements are eligible?

Repairs and improvements to the exterior of residential structures and property are eligible.  The following improvements are not eligible:

  1. Swimming pools, spas or hot tubs
  2. Landscaping, plant materials, gardens
  3. Play equipment
  4. New detached accessory structures or additions to such structures.

If you are unsure whether your improvement qualifies, contact the Springdale Building Department at 346-5730.

 

Who will do the work?

Either the homeowner or a qualified contractor may complete the work. An estimate of the work to be performed must be submitted and building permits, if required, must be obtained.  Please be aware that the homeowner will not be reimbursed for his/her labor.

 

How do I apply?

To apply for the Springdale Home Improvement Repair Program complete the enclosed application and income affidavit and submit it along with proof of ownership to the City of Springdale Building Department, 11700 Springfield Pike, Springdale, Ohio 45246. Once the application is received, it will be reviewed and a City representative will inspect the needed repairs. If eligibility requirements are met, you will be mailed an approval letter with further instructions on completing the work.

 

How am I reimbursed?

When the necessary repairs are completed, all receipts are submitted to the Springdale Building Department.  Homeowners will not be reimbursed for their own labor or for labor of any family member. The work will be inspected by the Building Department representative who will certify that the work is completed in an acceptable manner. After the work is certified, the homeowner will be reimbursed or the contractor will be paid.

Note: All work approved for reimbursement under this program must be completed within 3 months of the date of the approval letter