The City of Mesa is now accepting applications for a program that will rehabilitate homes in an approx. 1 square mile area bound by University Drive, 8th Avenue, Gilbert Road & Stapley Drive.
“Our department has evaluated the neighborhood & we have found it to have multiple challenges. This rehab program has the potential to add new life to the area,” City of Mesa Housing and Revitalization Director Carolyn Olson said.
The City’s Housing Services, Neighborhood Outreach, Community Revitalization & Code Compliance Division are working together on behalf of the neighborhood. There are 3 requirements to be eligible for the program: income level, the resident must own the home & live there for at least 1 year & it must be the only residence of the homeowner.
The purpose of the housing rehabilitation program is to improve the livability of a home & meet the current minimum building codes, wherever possible. The home improvements will focus on problems pertaining to safety & health, such as roofing, electrical & plumbing work. The home rehabilitation project is federally funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
The housing rehabilitation program is scheduled to begin in July. Homeowners interested in applying for assistance are asked to call City of Mesa Housing Services at (480) 644-3208 by June 20th, to pre-qualify. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.