The city of Rocky Mount offers grants of up to $15,000 to eligible homeowners for rehabilitation improvements for houses at least 40 years old.
Donor Name: City of Rocky Mount
State: North Carolina
City: Rocky Mount
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/09/2022
Size of the Grant: $15,000
Details:
The goal of the Housing Repair Program is to promote neighborhood stability and preserve the existing supply of single-family homes by assisting moderate income homeowners with repairs to their homes.
Grant amount: $15,000
Eligible repairs
- Energy efficiency improvements (replacement windows and doors)
- System upgrades (i.e. plumbing, electrical and HVAC)
- Roof repair and/or replacement and gutters
- Water heater replacement
- Lead, mold, and asbestos abatement/remediation
- Accessibility features for entering and existing the home (i.e. wheelchair ramps, stair rails) and grab bars in bathrooms.
- Installing smoke alarms
- If the property is under the minimum housing code, the scope of work must satisfy all code violations.
Eligibility Criteria
Residents earning up to 80% of Area Median Income who own and live in a home within the city limits of Rocky Mount that is at least 40 years old. Applications must be current on property taxes for the home being assisted. They also must have liability and casualty insurance and also flood insurance if in a floodplain area.
For more information, visit Housing Repair Grant.