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 InvestmentReimbursement (50%)
$1,000 (minimum per co-applicant)$500
$5,000$2,500
$10,000+$5,000 (maximum per co-applicant)


Eligibility

To take part in the Neighborhood Exterior Grant Reimbursement Program a property cannot be located in a flood plain and must meet one of two requirements:

  1. Your property must be valued at $100,000 or less by Montgomery County records; or
  2. Your property must have a Condition, Desirability, and Utility (CDU) rating of Average Minus or below by Montgomery County

To learn more about your home’s CDU rating and value, visit the Montgomery County public parcel search page at https://montgomery.kansasgov.com/parcel/DisclaimerReg.asp

To learn more about the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Rebate, see the Economic Development page.

Neighborhood Exterior Grant Program & Application

  1. Neighborhood Exterior Grant Program and Application