Program Description
The Emergency Home Repair (E.H.R.) program is a grant to improve the safety and habitability of a home for qualified homeowners within the City of Bloomington jurisdiction.
A grant of up to $7,500 is available for an owner-occupied home and up to $3,500 for an owner-occupied mobile home. Funds are available to respond to needed repairs with the goal of restoring the health and safety of a home. For example, the EHR program has helped many households replace a leaking roof and interior water leak damages, install a new furnace or water heater, address electrical and plumbing issues, and repair structural damages.
General Program Requirements
- Applicant's home must be located within the Bloomington city limits.
- The home must be owner-occupied.
- Repairs must be within program funding guidelines.
- Applicant's income must be 60% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted by household size (income limits are subject to change):
| Household Size | Maximum Annual Household Gross Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $29,220 |
| 2 | $33,360 |
| 3 | $37,560 |
| 4 | $41,700 |
| 5 | $45,060 |
| 6 | $48,420 |
| 7 | $51,720 |
| 8 | $55,080 |
Applying for the Program
- Download the Application or Call HAND at 349-3401 and ask to speak with Dan Niederman about the application and process.
- Return the application to HAND, Showers City Hall, 401 N. Morton, Suite 130