The Okolona Housing Authority in Mississippi just received ,000 to help low-income homeowners fix their homes. The grant money will help repair roofs, windows, doors, and other critical problems.

What Is the Critical Repair Program?

The Critical Repair Program gives grants to homeowners who need help fixing important problems with their homes. These are repairs that keep your house safe and livable.

What Repairs Are Covered?

The grant money can pay for repairs like:

New roofs
Window replacements
New doors
Flooring repairs
Other critical repairs that keep your home stable

These grants focus on fixing problems that affect the safety and structure of your home.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for this program, you must:

Own your home (it must be owner-occupied)
Live in Okolona, Mississippi
Meet income eligibility requirements
Need critical home repairs

The program is designed to help people on fixed incomes, especially older adults who can't afford expensive repairs.

How Do I Apply?

Applications are open now! To apply for the Critical Repair Program:

Call the Okolona Housing Authority at (662) 447-5473
Tell them you want to apply for the home repair grant
They will explain the application process and income requirements

When Will Work Start?

Contractors could start working on homes as early as February or March 2026. The program is moving quickly to help homeowners get repairs done soon.

Why This Grant Matters

For many homeowners, especially those on fixed incomes, a ,000 grant makes a huge difference. According to board members, when homes get fixed up:

Property values go up across the whole city
Homeowners have more energy for other community activities
The entire neighborhood looks better
People can stay in their homes safely

What Else Is Happening?

The city of Okolona has also donated three lots for affordable housing. This grant opens the door for other funding opportunities through USDA and other programs.

The grant came from Navigate Affordable Housing Partners, which helps communities across the region improve housing conditions.

Okolona Mississippi Gets $100,000 for Home Repair Grants