Spreadsheet of the following information
Work to be completed must meet the particular program requirements
Emergency Funding
https://www.topeka.org/housing-services/housing-rehabilitation-program/#Emergency
Applicant: Homeowner Occupant
- Funding Type: Forgivable Grant
- Funding Limits: $1,500 per Occurrence / $15,000 Lifetime Limit
- Conditions/Requirements: Mortgage will be placed on property after the first $1,500 is granted. It will be 100% forgiven after 5 years of ownership. Below 30% no service call needed.*
- Income Limit: 60% AMI
- Commonly used for: Furnace, water heater pipes, roofs or other items of immediate health and safety (no mold or foundations)
Accessebility Funding
https://www.topeka.org/housing-services/housing-rehabilitation-program/#Accessibility
Applicant: Homeowner Occupant
- Funding Type: Grant
- Funding Limits: $4,999 (internal) / $6,000 (external) / $10,500 Total
- Conditions/Requirements: All work will be a grant with no mortgage required.*
- Income Limit: 80% AMI
- Commonly used for: Ramps, widening of front door, grab bars, high rise toilet, walk in shower
Applicant: Renter
- Funding Type: Grant
- Funding Limits: $4,000 (external)
- Conditions/Requirements: All work will be a grant with no mortgage required.*
- Income Limit: 80% AMI
- Commonly used for: Ramps, widening of front door
Rental Rehab (SORT/DREAMS)
Applicant: Landlord
- Funding Type: Forgivable Grant
- Funding Limits: $15,000 Max
- Conditions/Requirements: Landlord pays 10% down. Mortgage will be 100% forgiven after 5 years of ownership.*
- Income Limit: 80% AMI
- Commonly used for: Siding, windows, HVAC
Major Rehab (SORT/DREAMS)
Applicant: Owner Occupant
- Funding Type: Forgivable Grant
- Funding Limits: $30,000 / $5,000 lead
- Conditions/Requirements: Mortgage will be placed on property after the first lead portion is granted. Mortgage will be 100% forgiven after 5 years of ownership.*
- Income Limit: 80% AMI
- Commonly used for: Whole house – items prioritized to meet standard
TOTO Rehab
Applicant: Home Buyer
- Funding Type: Forgivable Grant
- Funding Limits: $30,000 / $5,000 lead
- Conditions/Requirements: Mortgage will be placed on home and 100% will be forgiven after 5 years of homeownership.*
- Income Limit: 80% AMI
- Commonly used for: Whole house – items prioritized to meet standard
Property Maintenance Rehab
https://www.topeka.org/housing-services/housing-rehabilitation-program/#PropertyMaint
Applicant: Homeowner Occupant
- Funding Type: Grant
- Funding Limits: $20,000
- Conditions/Requirements: Must have Property Maintenance code violation.
- Income Limit: 50% AMI
- Commonly used for: Work will be completed on violation of house only. No grass or detached garages.
Voluntary Demolition
Applicant: Property Owner
- Funding Type: Forgivable Grant
- Funding Limits: $1,500 Min – $30,000 Max
- Conditions/Requirements: All work will be a grant with mortgage required. Mortgage will be 100% forgiven after 5 years. New Construction is 100% forgiven.
- Income Limit: 80% AMI
- Commonly used for: Demolition and clearance of entire parcel
WEATHERIZATION
https://www.topeka.org/housing-services/housing-rehabilitation-program/#Weatherization
Applicant: Homeowner Occupant
- Funding Type: Grant
- Funding Limits: $1,500 Min – $10,000 Max
- Conditions/Requirements: All work will be a grant with no mortgage required.
- Income Limit: 60% AMI
- Commonly used for: Roof, HVAC, windows, insulation