City Of Olathe - Housing Rehabilitation Programs

Description

The City of Olathe provides several housing programs to eligible homeowners including the Deferred Loan Program which is designed to address current building code violations, upgrade major systems and utilize energy-related improvements, the Emergency Repair Program is for repairs that affect health and safety, the Exterior Maintenance Program assists homeowners who are financially unable to make the necessary repairs after being cited with a code violation; Elderly Homeowner Assistance for general maintenance and a Handicap Accessibility Program designed to eliminate barriers in the home.

Hours

M-F 9am-5pm

Required Documents

Application, proof of income. Additional documents are required once contacted by the department.

Eligibility

Eligibility for all programs is based on several factors, some of which include: gross annual family income, appraised value of the home, current insurance policy on the property, real estate taxes must be up to date and proof of ownership must be provided for several of the programs

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or go online for applications.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Olathe, KS

Geography Served

Description

The Accessibility Modification Grant Program pays for installation or modifications to eliminate barriers in the home. Examples include: access ramps; connecting exterior door or housing unit to grade level; handrails and guardrails; accessible kitchen cabinets; doors widened if structurally feasible; bathroom grab bars and toilet safety rails; handicap accessible toilets; zero entrance shower stalls; new bathroom facilities to accommodate a wheelchair; other improvements deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.

Hours

M-F 9am-5pm

Required Documents

Application, medical documentation of handicap accessibility need, proof of income. Additional documents are required once contacted by the department.

Eligibility

Home must be located within city limits and not within a designated flood plain area; Owner/occupant of the home for a minimum of one year prior to applying; must be current on mortgage payments and property taxes; must have adequate homeowner's insurance policy in force; income guidelines

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call, go to website or visit location for application.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Olathe, KS

Geography Served

Description

The City of Olathe provides several housing programs to eligible homeowners including the Deferred Loan Program, which is designed to address current building code violations, upgrade major systems and utilize energy-related improvements and the Emergency Repair Grant Program is for repairs that affect health and safety.

Hours

M-F 9am-5pm

Required Documents

Application, proof of income. Additional documents are required once contacted by the department.

Eligibility

Home must be located within city limits and not within a designated flood plain area; Owner/occupant of the home for a minimum of one year prior to applying; must be current on mortgage payments and property taxes; must have adequate homeowner's insurance policy in force; income guidelines. There may be additional program eligibility requirements based on the program.

Fees

The Emergency Repair Program is a grant that does not require payback or fees. The Deferred Loan Program is an interest-free loan that will be forgiven a maximum of 50% over the period of 7 years, with the balance of the loan due in full when the loan recipient ceases to own or occupy the home.

Intake Procedure

Call, visit location or go online for application.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Olathe, KS

Geography Served