O'FALLON, Mo. — Low- and middle-income homeowners in O'Fallon, Missouri, can get access to up to $20,000 in grants or no-interest loans to make home improvements.
In a press release Wednesday, the city announced that funding was available for its O’Fallon’s Community Development Block Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Eligible homeowners can get a $7,500, no-interest, forgivable loan for interior home repairs, a $10,000 grant for exterior home repairs or a $3,000 grant for mobile home repairs.
The programs are first-come, first-served, so residents are encouraged to apply quickly. To see a full list of eligibility requirements or apply for the program, click here.
The city said residents must meet all Federal income and eligibility guidelines, live within the city limits of O’Fallon, and must have owned the home in which they live for at least one year to be eligible.
Money from the Interior Home Repair Program can be used on water heaters, sump pumps, windows, HVAC systems, and other large- and small-scale projects.
Grants from the Exterior Home Repair Program can be used on repairs such as siding, roofing, hazardous tree/limb removal, garage doors and other outdoor projects.
Eligible repairs for the Mobile Home Repair Program include HVAC, electrical, plumbing and skirting.
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