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HAND participates in both the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) as an Entitlement community. Funding sources utilized such as these vary across HAND projects and programs.
Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance
HAND's Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance program provides financial assistance of up to $10,000.00 to eligible first-time home buyers.
Emergency Home Repair
A grant program to improve the safety and habitability of a home for qualified homeowners within the City of Bloomington jurisdiction.
Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program
A home rehabilitation affordable loan program for income qualified households within city limits
Home Modifications for Accessible Living
Designed to provide home modifications for income qualified Bloomington residents facing accessibility challenges at home
Land Acquisition
HAND may acquire vacant property or substandard housing units for clearance or rehabilitation, which is then sold to parties interested in building, leasing, or selling the property for low-income housing.
Tree Assistance Program
Parks & Recreation grant program to remove and prune hazard trees for qualified homeowners within the City of Bloomington jurisdiction.