Gulfport Home Repair Grants: Up to $25,000 Opening April 27 for Income-Qualified Homeowners

Gulfport will reopen its home repair program with grants of up to $25,000

Lower-income homeowners in Gulfport, Mississippi, will be able to seek help through the city’s reopened housing rehabilitation program. The program is funded with federal HUD dollars and is meant to cover critical home repairs and accessibility improvements.

How much money is available

• Up to $25,000 per qualifying homeowner for eligible repairs
• The city said it has $780,000 available across its housing programs

What repairs may qualify

• Failing roof replacement or repair
• Plumbing repairs
• Electrical repairs
• Weatherization work
• Accessibility improvements
• Other repairs needed to meet fire, health, sanitary, and safety codes

Who can apply

• You must meet HUD income limits
• You must own and occupy the home inside Gulfport city limits for at least one year
• The property must be your primary residence
• You must be current on mortgage and property tax payments

When applications open

Pre-applications open at 9 a.m. Monday, April 27. The city said only the first 50 applications will be processed initially to determine eligibility.

How to apply

1. Watch for the city’s online pre-application portal to open
2. Submit the pre-application as early as possible
3. If selected to continue, provide supporting documents and complete income verification
4. Complete the required property inspection

Homeowners who need computer help were directed to the Gulfport Public Library for application assistance when the portal opens.

Bottom line: This is a real, actionable local repair grant for Gulfport homeowners who meet income and occupancy rules, and competition is expected to be heavy.