State Agency Awards $3 Million to Community Action Agencies for Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today awarded $3 million to 24 Community Action Agencies across the state through the HOME Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program. The agencies estimate that when combined, the grant money will fund rehabilitation activities for 118 homes.

“Through community action agencies, we are helping Hoosiers preserve their largest asset – their homes,” said Lt. Governor Becky Skillman.  “HOME OOR helps homeowners afford much-needed repairs to make their homes safer and more enjoyable.”

The HOME OOR Program provides funding for the rehabilitation of homes for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and families with children under the age of six who do not have the resources to pay for needed repairs.  This program was developed to complement the Weatherization Program, which is also administered by the Community Action Agencies. Together, these agencies serve all 92 counties in the state.

Examples of some of the activities funded under this program include installing ramps, removing lead-based paint, installing or repairing roofs and siding, electrical and plumbing needs, replacing windows, and incorporating disability access. Interested applicants should consult their local Community Action Agency for guidelines on income qualifications.

“Receiving assistance like this can make the difference between being able to stay in your current home and having to move to another location in order to live safely,” said Sherry Seiwert, Executive Director of IHCDA.

The HOME OOR Awards are:

ACTION, Inc.,                                                                                                     $82,670

Serving Delaware and Grant counties

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 3

Area Five Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc.                            $210,260
Serving Cass, Howard, Tipton, and Wabash counties

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 8

Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Services, Inc.                               $82,670
Serving Carroll, Clinton and White counties

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 3

Community and Family Services, Inc.                                                              $135,310
Serving Adams, Blackford, Jay, Randolph, and Wells counties

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 5

Community Action of Northeast Indiana, Inc.                                                  $262,930
Serving Allen, DeKalb, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley counties

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 10

Community Action of Southern Indiana, Inc.                                                   $108,908
Serving Clark and Harrison counties

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 4

Community Action Program, Inc. of Western Indiana                                    $183,940
Serving Benton, Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, and Warren counties

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 7

PACE Community Action Agency                                                                     $82,660
Serving Daviess, Greene, and Sullivan counties

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 3

Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc.                                         $108,970
Serving Clay and Putnam counties

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 4

Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc.
Serving Gibson and Posey counties                                                                 $83,630

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 3

Dubois-Pike-Warrick Economic Opportunity Committee                               $82,630         
Serving Dubois and Pike counties                                                              

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 3

Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation                                $157,680       
Serving Lawrence, Martin, and Washington counties                              
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 6

Human Services, Inc.                                                                                     $187,930
Serving Bartholomew, Decatur, Johnson, and Shelby counties               
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 7

Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation                            $82,680
Serving Dearborn, Franklin, Ripley, and Switzerland counties              
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 3

Interlocal Community Action Program, Inc.                                                   $82,670
Serving Hancock and Henry counties                    
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 3

Community Action of East Central Indiana                                                    $82,670
Serving Fayette and Union counties                      
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 3

Community Action of Greater Indianapolis                                                  $214,210
Serving Boone, Hamilton, and Marion counties               
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 8

Jobsource, Inc.                                                                                               $56,350
Serving Madison County                 
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 2

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation                                                       $56,320
Serving Crawford and Perry counties                    
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 2

Northwest Indiana Community Action Corporation                                     $135,300
Serving Jasper, Lake, and Porter counties             
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 5

Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc.                                                                    $108,960
Serving Jefferson and Jennings counties               
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 4

 
REAL Services, Inc.                                                                                      $187,990
Serving Crawford and Perry counties                    

Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 7

North Central Community Action Agencies                                                 $108,980
Serving Laporte and Pulaski counties                   
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 4

South Central Community Action Program, Inc.                                          $108,990
Serving Brown, Monroe, and Owen counties                    
Anticipated Number of Assisted Units: 4

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s (IHCDA) mission is for every Hoosier to have the opportunity to live in safe, affordable, good-quality housing in economically stable communities.  IHCDA believes that growing Indiana’s economy starts at home.  For more information, go to www.indianahousing.org. For updates from Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and the agencies she oversees, please sign up at www.in.gov/lgov.

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