Housing Rehabilitation Programs
 

Program Objective & Scope | Funding Source | Eligibility Requirements
Terms, Conditions & Details | Application Forms & Procedures | Contact Information

The City of Monterey’s Housing and Property Management Division administers and manages a Housing Rehabilitation Program which encompasses a variety of housing rehabilitation and home repair grants. The program is intended to improve the condition of substandard owner-occupied single-family homes with special emphasis placed upon the remediation of health and safety housing issues.

The City of Monterey employs a housing rehabilitation program staff member who works closely with participating homeowner(s) and helps to select a contractor, inspect all work completed and supervise construction along with the contractor, all at no cost to the homeowner.

The Housing Rehabilitation Program is supported by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As a HUD-designated “entitlement community”, the City of Monterey receives an annual allocation of CDBG funds.

This program is restricted to low-income City of Monterey residents who own and occupy single family homes within City limits.

Income eligibility for these programs is determined by comparisons with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income limits currently in effect at the time of program application. Program eligibility is restricted to resident homeowners whose annual income is below 80% of the area median income, as adjusted for household size. Please refer to the current Annual Income Limits chart for more information (insert link here to the income chart)

Senior citizens, disabled persons, and other special needs households are given first priority, as funds are available.  

All of the housing rehabilitation and home repair loan and grants available under the Housing Rehabilitation Program are subject to distinct program terms and conditions as indicated below: Click on the links next to each program for details.

Mr. Fix It Grant Program
Includes the provision of grants for funding of minor housing repair projects including but not limited to toilet repair, repair/replacement of doors, locks, or screens, installation of a new water heater, etc. Grant limits are not to exceed $1,250 and no repayment of grant funds is required. Details

Home Safety Grant Program
Includes the provision of grants for funding of minor home safety enhancements including the provision of a new fire extinguisher, installation of new smoke detectors, and chimney inspection/cleaning as needed. Grant limits are not to exceed $1,250 and no repayment of grant funds is required. Details

Housing Accessibility Assistance Grant Program
Includes the provision of grants for funding of housing accessibility repair projects including but not limited to installation of safety bars in the bath/shower, and installation of ramps, etc. Grant limits are not to exceed $4,500 and no repayment of grant funds is required. Details

Before contacting our office to request an application, please confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria described above and indicated below:

- You currently own a single-family home located within the City of Monterey
- Your home must be owner-occupied
- You do not currently rent out any rooms in your home
- Your total household income (including the combined earnings of all members of your household over the age of eighteen (18) earning income) does not exceed 80 percent of area median income, adjusted for household size, as indicated on the Annual Income Limits chart (insert income chart here).

If you satisfy the above criteria, please contact C. Thane Wilson, HCD Coordinator - Projects and Programs, Housing and Property Management Division, at 831.646.3995 to schedule a Housing Rehabilitation Program intake interview via telephone. This intake interview includes a confirmation of your program eligibility, a discussion of your unique housing rehabilitation needs, and an overview of applicable grant and/or loan programs with available funds. Upon completion of this intake interview, the Housing and Property Management Division will provide you with the appropriate application forms.

For more information regarding the Housing Rehabilitation Program, please contact C. Thane Wilson, HCD Coordinator - Projects and Programs, Housing and Property Management Division, via telephone at 831.646.3995 or email at twilson@ci.monterey.ca.us.