Lawrence County Indiana: $500,000 Available to Fix Up to 21 Homes

Half a Million Dollars for Home Repairs in Lawrence County

Lawrence County, Indiana just received $500,000 in state funding to help low-to-moderate income homeowners make critical repairs to their homes. The program can fund repairs for up to 21 households.

This money comes through Indiana's Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) grant program, managed by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Lawrence County received the maximum grant amount — the same as only four other counties in the state.

What Repairs Are Covered?

This program pays for repairs that keep your home safe and healthy — not cosmetic upgrades. Covered repairs include:

• Roof repair or replacement
• Heating and cooling systems (HVAC)
• Water heater replacement
• Electrical upgrades
• Wheelchair ramps and bathroom grab bars (ADA accessibility)
• Radon mitigation systems

Who Qualifies?

To be eligible, you must:

• Own and live in your home in Lawrence County, Indiana
• Have a low-to-moderate income (income limits are set by HUD guidelines)
• Need repairs that affect health or safety

How to Apply

The program is being run by the Southern Indiana Development Commission. Interest has been strong — 14 homeowners have already completed applications, six more are in the process, and spots are filling up fast.

Contact Lawrence County offices or the Southern Indiana Development Commission to get your application started as soon as possible.

What Happens After You Apply?

If you are approved, the program handles everything. They will manage the contractors and make sure all repairs meet state building codes. You do not have to deal with hiring or managing workers yourself.

Bottom Line

There are only 21 spots available. If you live in Lawrence County and need repairs to your roof, heating system, or other critical home systems, apply now before funding runs out.