Home Repair Program Guidelines

1. Residents are to fill out an application and to be interviewed by the City of Georgetown for eligibility. Eligibility is defined as low-income households (by Federal guidelines). The home on the application must be owner occupied and the applicant must be the homeowner. The applicant must be willing to agree to reimburse the City for cost expended on their behalf if they place their house on the market within one year of the date repairs are initiated.

2. The applicant will submit to the City three (3) bids for the requested work. City staff will review the project request, home ownership documents, income verification, the bids, property history, and the amount of available funding and perform an initial inspection of the property.

3. The City will send a letter to the applicant either approving or denying the project. This letter will authorize the applicant to proceed with the project if it is approved.

4. The applicant shall contract with the low bidder for the work.

5. Once completed, the contractor will submit to the City itemized invoices for all completed work. The City will then pay the invoice directly to the contractor.

6. City permits shall be taken out for all projects that require permitting. Permit fees for approved projects shall be waived.

7. The City will take pictures of the property prior to work, as well as upon completion.

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