| Joplin - Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area (ESC) announced today that they are currently seeking applicants for their home rehabilitation project in Jasper County. Applications will be available, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010.
Through the HOME Repair Program selected applicants will receive needed home improvements at no cost. Improvements could include, but are not limited to, roof repair or replacement, bathroom remodeling, window replacement and porch repairs.
Applicants for the project MUST meet eligibility criteria: Clients must live in Jasper County. Clients must meet income eligibility guidelines that are based on a sliding scale (Example: A single person household can have a gross income of no more than $26,800 annually, a three-person household can earn no more than $34,450). The property must be occupied by an income-eligible homeowner and be the owner’s principle residence. The property must be located on less than 10 acres of land. Mobile homes cannot be located on leased or rented land, must be permanently attached to the land by means of a poured concrete foundation, must be permanently attached to utilities and the wheels, axles, and hitch must be removed.
Within the city limits of Joplin priority will be given to residents residing in the Junge neighborhood target area.
For the rest of Jasper County (persons living outside of the city limits of Joplin): Priority will be given to elderly head of households (65 or older).
For an application, please visit the Economic Security Corporation outreach office in Jasper County (601 E. 6th St. in Carthage, 417-358-3521) or the main office in Joplin (302 S. Joplin). For more information about the program, please contact the housing department at (417) 781-0352 or (417) 623-0983.
The Home Rehabilitation Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Department (HUD).
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