Madison Indiana Awarded $350,000 for Owner-Occupied Home Repairs

Madison received $350,000 to help homeowners make needed repairs

The City of Madison, Indiana, was awarded a $350,000 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The money will help create a local program for low- and moderate-income homeowners who need important home repairs.

Repairs that may qualify

• Roof repair or replacement
• ADA accessibility improvements
• Heating and cooling replacement
• Lighting and electrical upgrades
• Water heater replacement

Who the grant is meant to help

The program is for owner-occupied homes. It focuses on homeowners with low or moderate incomes who may not be able to afford major repairs on their own.

How to ask for an application

Resident applications are available through the Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission. Homeowners with questions can call Patty Jackson at 812-689-5505.

The grant is funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant program and administered in Indiana by OCRA.