Housing Programs

The Neighborhood Services Department oversees housing programs and works year-round to leverage grants to fund City projects and neighborhood programs. The division plans and administers federal, state, local and other types of grants for the City at large. These programs help expand the City’s ability to complete improvement projects and encourage City staff to pursue external funding opportunities responsibly.

Programs

Emergency Repair & Rehabilitation Program

This program assists eligible homeowners with emergency repairs that are necessary to protect the health, safety and/or welfare of the household.

Residential Culvert Assistance Program

The City is offering financial assistance to homeowners with active code compliance cases to help repair or replace failed driveway culverts.

State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program

Assistance to eligible homeowners for emergency home repairs and rehabilitation projects that help preserve safe, decent and affordable housing.

Rental Assistance for Seniors

Federally funded program helps eligible residents aged 62 and older maintain stable, secure housing.

Neighborhood Stabilization Programs

In response to the Great Recession, the City received grant funding through the Neighborhood Stabilization Programs (NSP1 in 2008 and NSP3 in 2011). The City is in the process of closing out both programs. NSP3 funds have been fully expended, while the remaining NSP1 funds will continue to support the Homebuyer Assistance Program.

Quarterly NSP Reports:

NSP1 Quarterly Report(PDF, 89KB)
NSP3 Quarterly Report(PDF, 102KB)
Quarterly reports for prior periods are available upon request.

Resources

See local housing assistance referrals

Need Immediate Housing Help?

Call 211 to speak with a highly trained resource specialist—available 24/7, free and confidential. They’ll listen to your situation and connect you with local services such as: