Project Description:

Home repair services to low to moderate income homeowners that live in the unincorporated areas of Travis County.  Eligible repairs may include, but are not limited to: septic tank repairs, handicap accessibility, electrical and plumbing repairs, weatherization services, and connections of houses to long-term viable sources of water.

Amount Awarded from 2006-2009:

$236,136

Assistance is in the form of a 5-year forgivable loan of up to $24,999 with no required payments, in other words, homebuyers must live in the home for 5 years before the loan is forgiven. 

If the house is sold, refinanced, leased or title transferred within 5 years, the loan must be repaid based on the following schedule:

Approximately 10-15 low to moderate income housing units

Improve the quality of owner housing

To be identified

Low to moderate income families

Houses located in the unincorporated areas of the County

Community Development Block Grant funds:

• Program Year 2008: $ 106,136
• Program Year 2009: $ 130,000

To be determined.

Not yet started

PY 08: No funds spent; program design was changed to better meet the needs of the population.