NOTICE: Applications are now closed

Waiting list is available. Program will merge with the Green Program. Details will be released when the Green Program is released in Spring 2010.

Home Beautification 2008/09 Grant Assistance 

 "City Beautiful Grant Program"

GET READY FOR SPRING

Eligible Uses of Funding:

• Driveway pavement/walkways (private property only)
• New Steps/porch/Awning/Gutters
• Railings
• New Windows/Flower boxes
• Exterior Paint
• Front Door/Screen Door
• Fence
• Landscaping (i.e. shrubs, flowers)
• Ramps and other accessibility devices to help elderly and disabled

Who can apply?

 Low-income homeowner:

50 years or older,

or disabled, 

or have disabled family members

Program requirements:

• Must own and reside in home;
• Homes 40 years and older;
• Pre- and Post-home inspections performed;
• There must be a need for the work;
• MHIC Contractor required to perform improvements;
• Provide proof of financial need (most recent W-2 or 1040);
• Must provide proof of disability;
• Homes must not be rented, for-sale, and/or in foreclosure
• REQUIRE NO MONEY OUT OF THE HOMEOWNER'S POCKET!
• Grant Awards are paid directly to the contractor!
• Work must be completed within 45-days from award notification;
• Exterior home improvements only!

Program Incentives:

All recipients will be entered into a contest. 1^st and 2^nd place awards will be given. 1^st place winner home will showcased on City Website, City Newsletter and TV channel. GOOD LUCK!! 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Samantha Archibald, Urban Planner, 301-336-1402; or email archibalds@districtheights.org subject "Home Grant 2008/09." Applications can also be downloaded from the City Website: www.districtheights.org                                                                                                                             

 Click here for City Beautiful Grant Application

Note: The Grant Application has been revised to reflect the changes made to the program guidelines. If you downloaded a application from the website prior to 1/15/09, please discard and use the new application, by clicking on the link above.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Samantha Archibald, Urban Planner, 301-336-1402; or email archibalds@districtheights.org, subject:Home Grant 2008/09