This program is designed to assist income eligible DeKalb residents with emergency and health- and safety-related rehabilitation projects on their homes. Funding for this program comes from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Eligible Projects
Accessibility Modifications
Furnace/Water Heater
Interior Electrical
Plumbing
Water Line Replacement
Sewer Lateral Repair/Replacement
Roofs
Windows
Eligible Applicants (must meet all requirements below)
Owner of the property
Resides in the property
Annual household income is less than HUD-established income limits, including all sources of income from all residents ages 18 and older
Eligible Properties (must meet all requirements below)
Located within City of DeKalb corporate limits
Complies with proper zoning standards
Single-family home, condominium, duplex (no mobile homes)
Property value is less than $150,000, based upon tax assessment
Funds are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, excluding emergencies, based upon need. To learn more about this program, download the Private Property Rehab Assistance Brochure.
For More Information
Please contact the City of DeKalb Community Services Coordinator by email or call 815-748-2366.