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Neighborhood Exterior Grant Program
This program administered by the City of Independence in
conjunction with the Independence Housing Authority helps homeowners living in
the Neighborhood Revitalization Districts reinvest in their properties and
improve neighborhoods. 2 or more neighboring homeowners must submit
co-applications to participate. The City of Independence will reimburse each
co-applicant a portion of the actual costs of improvements to their homes.
Homeowner Investment |
Reimbursement
(50%) |
$1,000
(minimum per co-applicant) |
$500 |
$5,000 |
$2,500 |
$10,000+ |
$5,000
(maximum per co-applicant) |
To take part in the Neighborhood Exterior Grant
Reimbursement Program a property cannot be located in a flood plain and must meet
one of three requirements: 1) be located in a Neighborhood
Revitalization District; or 2) your property must be valued at $100,000 or
less by Montgomery County records, or 3) your property must be rated as an
Average Minus or below by Montgomery County records.
To learn more about the Neighborhood
Revitalization Tax Rebate and to fill out an application, please visit our
website.
Eligible Improvements
include:
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Façade restoration
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Exterior painting or siding
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Masonry
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Window and door repair or replacement
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Awnings
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Gutters
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Exterior lighting or electrical work
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Building additions
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Front porch repair
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Roofs
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Driveway repair or installation
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Landscaping (limited to 20% of the total project
if not related to integral components of the structural integrity)
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Tree removal (limited to 20% of the total
project if not related to integral components of the structural integrity)
Ineligible
Improvements include:
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Fences
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Decks
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Patios
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Play equipment
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Lawn care or maintenance
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Swimming pools or spas
Note, the City reserves the right to determine if a proposed
improvement meets program requirements.