The CDBG housing program is specifically designed to provide housing rehabilitation for low- to moderate-income individuals.
The 2022 target area is from Avenue A going south on the east and west sides of Walnut and Chestnut Streets in McPherson.
The 2022 grant supports rehabilitation of owner and renter occupied homes up to $25,000 to encourage neighborhood revitalization in a specific target area.
Homes eligible are located at Avenue A to the North, South Walnut Street on both side of the street to the East, West Avenue F to the South if not in a flood zone or having a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA), and Railroad tracks to the West. A Map of the target area is below. The Household must meet the low-to-moderate-income category (see link below for income guidelines) and can be used to do the following:
Roof replacement
Electrical & Plumbing repair or replacement
Heating & Air Conditioning repair or replacement
Window repair or replacement
Siding repair or replacement
Minor foundation repair
All Weatherization measures
Etc., everything to meet minimum Housing Quality Standards (typically no indoor finishings)
For rental units, the renter must be income-qualified. If the owner of the rental unit is income-qualified, the City will pay 85 percent of the rehabilitation and the Owner will be responsible for 15 percent. If the owner is above income guidelines, he/she must contribute 25 percent of the rehabilitation cost. The owner of the unit must also sign a rent-freeze agreement for a three-year period.
