The North Central Regional Planning Commission, through its NCRPC Housing Initiative, is offering two pilot programs aimed at improving housing. The pilot programs include financial assistance for moderate-income housing rehabilitation and demolition of dilapidated residential structures. The programs are administered by the North Central Regional Planning Commission through a partnership with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.

The Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program offers reimbursement grants of up to $10,000 to homeowners in eligible counties to complete minor housing upgrades. Examples of eligible housing upgrades include items such as roofing, siding, windows or heating and air units.

Homeowners must provide a 10 percent match up to $1,000 as well as pay any costs above and beyond the $10,000 grant. Rental properties are not eligible for this program. Self-help (homeowner supplying the needed labor with the program supplying reimbursement for materials) is allowed, but a 10% match is still required.

To apply, please visit: https://www.ncrpc.org/housinginitiative/

The Demolition Pilot Program offers reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 per property for removal and cleanup of dilapidated residential structures.

For more information, please visit https://www.ncrpc.org/housinginitiative/