Housing Rehabilitation & Demolition or Neighborhood Development

Qualifying Projects This program funds housing improvement projects to benefit low- to moderate-income households in a target area. If the community selects to include demolition the national objective is slum and blight. Single-family/owner-occupied or rental housing rehabilitation, upper-story housing, or renovation of a building to create housing. Demolition of housing units and outbuildings on the same property. Neighborhood development for housing rehabilitation or demolition, plus public facility improvements including street, drainage, curbs and public sidewalks. Up to 20% of rehabilitation funds may be used in emergencies. Other eligible activities include removal of architectural barriers in residential properties, energy use strategy activities relating to housing and relocation of households from dilapidated residences. Administration costs for grant funds. Selection Criteria Grant applications are evaluated for funding based on project need, readiness, impact, sustainability and matching funds source and availability. Key considerations include: When completing a Housing Rehabilitation activity the household or tenant must meet the national objective of benefiting LMI (low- to moderate-income). If the landlord is LMI they must contribute 15% of the rehabilitation cost. If the landlord’s household is non-LMI they must contribute 25% of the rehabilitation cost. The demolition national objective is slum and blight. CDBG staff will assist cities in selecting a target area to conduct an LMI survey for neighborhood development applications Download grant guidelines for more information on program requirements.