The minor housing repair assistance program is designed to alleviate immediate threats to the health and safety of low income home owners by providing grants up to $5,000 for minor home repairs. Improvements may not bring the entire structure into compliance with codes. Volunteer assistance may be employed to allow more repair work to be accomplished. Volunteer assistance will not reduce the total amount of funds allocated for a minor repair project. Community Development will provide counseling and assistance with regard to construction procedures and other programmatic issues.
For homes built prior to 1978, the only repairs allowed will be electrical, plumbing and roofing or any other repairs that will not disturb painted surfaces. Other minor repairs may apply for houses built after 1978. Assistance may not exceed $5,000.
Eligibility requirements include the following:
The property must be within the city limits of Bryan.
The property must be owned and occupied by an eligible low income individual or family.
All household members must provide proof of citizenship or permanent legal resident alien status.
Applicants must be current on local, state and federal taxes.
Applicants must not have any liens against the property, excluding a first mortgage note.
The property and applicant must meet all applicable federal eligibility guidelines.
The applicant's gross household income must not exceed 80% of the area median income.
Assistance is made available as situations come to the attention of Community Development. This program may not be combined with other City of Bryan housing programs, nor is it applicable toward manufactured housing. All assistance is limited based on the availability of funding. The following information on all household members will be required at the time of application:
Employment history
Social Security cards
Permanent Resident Alien Cards
Drivers licenses
Savings and checking account information
Home ownership documentation (title, deed of trust, etc...).
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