Homeowner Repair Programs

The City of Tucson has programs available for low-income homeowners to provide financial and technical assistance to households faced with an urgent housing repair situation. Eligibility is limited to owner-occupied homes within the City of Tucson, individuals or families of limited income or assets, with homes with hazardous and/or unsanitary conditions which threaten the life or health of their present occupants.

The City of Tucson has revised its owner occupied residential rehabilitation program policies in an effort to be more responsive to critical need in the community. This new priority placement system will evaluate the severity of needed repairs and create a waitlist based on a weighted score. The Housing and Community Development Department will continue to provide all existing services offered and this new prioritization system only applies to the Tucson Housing Repair Program (THRP).

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Please Note: This application process requires an email address. If you do not have an email address, or have other technical assistance needs, please call Susana Cerda at (520) 837-5346 and leave a message with your contact information. She will return your call as soon as possible.

Program Information

Lead Hazard Reduction Program

Property eligibility:

  • Property must be built prior to 1978.
  • Child under six (6) years of age must reside in or regularly visit the property.
  • Assessed value shall not exceed home values established for the HOME Program.
  • Mortgage payments, tax payments must be current- Property must be free of liens.
  • When applicable, can provide one year of flood insurance

Household eligibility

  • Household income ≤ 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) (24 CFR Part 5 Income Determination completed by COT).
 Family Size Income  Family Size  Income 
 1  $50,000  5  $77,150
 2  $57,150  6  $82,850
 3  $64,300  7  $88,550
 4  $71,400  8  $94,250

 

Project selection:

  • Date and time complete application submitted to HCD-Online Application
  • Located within City of Tucson city limits

CDBG funding and Conditions:

  • Lead Hazard Reduction remediation up to $30,000.
  • Healthy Homes Grant funding up to $10,000.

Terms:

  • 100% Grant

Lead Hazard Reduction Evaluation:

  • The program begins with a free in-home Lead Inspection Risk Assessment. Once lead hazards have been detected in eligible properties, a lead-based paint mitigation project will take place to remove the identified lead hazards. This may include some housing rehabilitation services, such as exterior painting and trim, window replacements, and door replacements. The Healthy Homes Program accompanies the LHR Program, which can replace roofing, HVAC systems, water heaters, electrical panels, and other health & safety related issues
  • Once such properties are identified, all children under the age of six (6) years who reside in or regularly visit these hazardous properties will be referred to El Rio Health Center for FREE blood testing. Families may also use their own physicians and/or clinics. Eligible children determined to have ‘elevated blood levels’ will be referred to local health providers for any available treatment and follow-up care.

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Tucson Housing Repair Program

Household Eligibility:

  • An applicant’s gross income must not be above the following income limits given below.
  • Household income ≤ 50% of Area Median Income (AMI) (24 CFR Part 5 Income Determination completed by COT).
  • Applicants receiving Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS) are NOT eligible.
 Family Size  Income Family Size  Income 
 1  $31,250  5  $48,200
 2  $35,750  6  $51,800
 3  $40,200  7  $55,350
 4  $44,650  8

 $58,950

Property eligibility:

  • The applicant must be the owner and occupy the home to be repaired at the time the repair problem is identified.  Ownership may include: Free of any property liens, Possession of clear title, equity rights under contract, deed and mortgage, deed of trust, or life estate to a property
  • Assessed value shall not exceed home values established for the HOME Program.
  • Mortgage payments (if any) and tax payments must be current
  • Property must be free of liens.
  • When applicable, can roll one year of flood insurance

Project selection:

  • Prioritized by severity of home repair need using a weighted scoring system.
  • Priority points will be assigned for older adults (62+) or persons with disabilities.
  • Date and time complete application submitted to HCD's online application.

CDBG funding and Conditions:

  • Repairs up to $15,000 in the form of a grant.
  • Rehabilitation projects up to $25,000 will have a recorded 5 year Lien for the amount over $15,000.

Terms:

  • Funding Availability - All applications are reviewed subject to available funding.
  • Lien - A 5-year forgivable lien shall be placed on the property for the total amount billed to the project over $15,000. Lien may be transferred to first line heirs who will be occupying the house.
  • Liquid Assets - Less than $20,000 per household. Assets are cash on hand, savings accounts, U.S. Savings Bonds, stocks and bonds, and other liquid assets available to the applicant. If an applicant’s liquid assets exceed the asset limit, the applicant may still be eligible for the program; however, they will be required to use those funds (the amount over limit) to pay for repairs.
  • Use of Other Sources of Assistance - If the homeowner is eligible for assistance from some other source, such as homeowner’s insurance, the project will pay only the difference between the cost of the repair and the amount the homeowner may be eligible for from the other source. Homeowners receiving ALTCS Services are not eligible.
  • Receipt of Prior Housing Rehab Assistance from City of Tucson - Any homeowner requesting assistance must NOT have received assistance from any other City of Tucson housing rehab program within the last 10 years.

What Repairs Are Eligible Under this Project?

  • Leaking Roof Repairs and/or Replacement - Roof over main occupied residence may be eligible for repair or replacement if the extent of the leak is threatening to cause serious damage to the home, jeopardizing the health and safety of the occupants.
  • Electrical - Repair of hazardous main electrical service and/or hazardous circuits into the home.
  • Sewer Line - In the house sewer between the house and the point of disposal.
  • Gas Leak - In the gas piping between the gas meter and any appliances.
  • Replacement of Existing Furnace or Cooling System - When unit is no longer serviceable.  Heating and cooling systems are eligible where one does not exist.
  • Water Heater Replacement and/or installations.
  • Structural - Whenever any portion of the home or member of appurtenance is immediately likely to fail, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons.
  • Water Leak - In the water piping between the water meter and any fixtures.
  • Security – Repair and/or installation of front and rear doors and lights.
  • Special Conditions - All other emergencies threatening to life or health of the occupants not covered above, will be considered case-by-case basis.

Ineligible repairs:

  • Appliance Repair - Including refrigerator, range and oven, clothes washer/dryer, garbage disposal, toaster, etc.
  • Minor Plumbing - Repair of dripping faucets, running toilet tank, clogged drains, minor fixture leaks.
  • Minor Electrical - Repair of electrical outlet, switch, or light fixture.
  • General Mechanical - Furnace, evaporative cooler, air conditioning servicing in preparation for winter or summer.  Lighting and/or cleaning furnace, repairing or replacing plumbing, blower motor, pads and water distribution system.
  • Cosmetic and General Maintenance Repairs - Plastering, patching and painting, door and hardware and other routine and ongoing maintenance work. General repairs to accessory structures, such as car ports, sheds, walls, fencing, out buildings, etc.

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Home Access Program

Property eligibility:

  • Assessed value shall not exceed home values established for the HOME Program.
  • Mortgage payments (if any) and tax payments must be current.
  • Property must be free of delinquent liens.

Household eligibility:

  • Household income ≤ 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) (24 CFR Part 5 Income Determination completed by COT).
  • At least one member of the household must be over the age of 62 or disabled and require home modification to remove barriers to safe access within the home.
Family Size Income Family Size  Income 
 1  $50,000  5  $77,150
 2  $57,150  6  $82,850
 3  $64,300  7  $88,550
 4  $71,400  8  $94,250

 

Project selection:

  • Date and time of completed application submitted to HCD's online application

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding:

  • Target of $15,000 per home as called for in the Home Access Independent Living Goals Evaluation, repairs not to exceed MAX $20,000 CDBG.

Terms:

  • 100% Grant
  • All applications are reviewed subject to available funding.
  • Homeowners receiving Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS) services are not eligible.

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