The city’s program page describes assistance for homeowners with lower incomes who need essential repairs. Basic projects may receive up to $5,000; more extensive work may qualify for as much as $25,000 per household. These ceilings are not promised awards, and funding, project scope and hazards can limit assistance.
Applicants must own and occupy the property, have household income within the program’s 80%-of-area-median limit, carry homeowners insurance and be up to date on property taxes and any mortgage. The city checks additional conditions before approval. Larger projects require lead assessment and correction of identified lead problems and code violations; an income-dependent contribution of up to 5% can apply to funds above $5,000.
Home Repair assistance is structured as deferred financing, not simply a cash grant. The first $5,000 may be forgiven after five years if ownership and primary-residence conditions are met. Additional assistance of up to $20,000 remains repayable when the property is sold or transferred. The separate interest-rate subsidy program has different terms.
The September 29 notice gives no reopening hour or guarantee about a former applicant’s priority. Use the program page linked from the notice for current instructions, or ask Housing and Community Services at 316-462-3713 before assuming an old application remains active.