Housing rehabilitation activities are supported by the City’s CDBG program. Below, you will find information about eligible work, how housing rehabilitation work is financed, and how to apply for the program.
Eligible Rehabilitation Work: Eligible repairs can include, but are not limited to, structural and mechanical repairs, roof, windows, siding, gutters, electrical, plumbing, energy conservation, and accessibility modifications. Housing issues affecting the health and safety of the occupants are addressed first. Ineligible repairs include, but are not limited to, luxury items, detached garages, decks/patios, driveways, and general remodeling/redecorating. If you have any questions about what rehabilitation work that can be done through the CDBG program, please contact the City’s Rehabilitation Specialist Tony Brown at (309) 434-2838 or tbrown@cityblm.org.
Financing: Rehabilitation loans are available to income-qualified residents that are the owner-occupants of single-family units located within the City’s corporate limits. Assistance is provided through 0% interest, deferred-payment loans up to $30,000 for hard costs.
Eligibility: Income eligibility based on household size (80% Area Median Income (AMI) per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development). The property must be the principal residence for the owner. The property must be within the corporate limits of the City of Bloomington. Additional eligibility requirements apply. Please contact Grant Specialist Catherine Dunlap at (309) 434-2232 or cdunlap@cityblm.org for additional eligibility criteria.
How to Apply: Community members wishing to apply for the CDBG housing rehabilitation program must first submit a City of Bloomington Housing Rehabilitation Pre-Application here. A paper version of the pre-application is available as well. Once the pre-application is completed, staff will contact you to discuss the rehabilitation programs available, the program that may work for you, and the full application process for that program. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Grant Specialist Catherine Dunlap at (309) 434-2232 or cdunlap@cityblm.org.
Paper pre-applications can be submitted to the Economic and Community Development Department using the address below. You can print the paper application here.
Government Center
Attention: Grants Management Division
115 East Washington Street
P.O. Box 3157
Bloomington, IL 61702-3157
