The City of Urbana announces the availability of funding for grants to perform emergency and accessibility repairs for low-income households within Urbana’s municipal boundary. Current repair programs include:
- Emergency Repair Grants (up to $10,000 per home)
- Emergency Roof Repair Grants (up to $15,000 per home)
- Emergency Sewer Repair Grants (up to $15,000 per home)
- Accessibility Grants (up to $10,000 per home)
To qualify, households must be within 80% of the median family income as determined by HUD. Emergency repairs must be in an owner-occupied home and addressing a condition that poses an immediate health or safety risk to occupants. Accessibility grants are intended to eliminate physical barriers to home occupants with disabilities.
Housing rehabilitation grants are federally funded and are available while funds last.
Applications can be completed online at the link below. Paper applications are available in-person in the Community Development Services office located in Urbana City Hall or may be mailed upon request by calling 217-328-8277 or emailing grants [at] urbanail.gov (grants[at]urbanail[dot]gov).
For more information about this grant opportunity, including how to apply, please visit: https://www.urbanail.gov/community-development-services/page/home-rehabilitation-grants.