Repair of Single Family homes
The Mississippi Development Authority announces a new program specifically designed to assist low income Mississippians who require assistance repairing single-family homes that were damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The Neighborhood Home Program will provide up to $75,000 in assistance for the repair of storm related damage to target populations and those most in need of assistance.
Who is eligible to apply?
• Homeowners, including the elderly and disabled, who meet low income guidelines.
All applicants must meet State and Federal guidelines and pass an environmental review. Applicants must also pass a review of previously received Katrina funds and show a need to participate in the program.
What homes are eligible?
• You must have owned and occupied your home at the time of Katrina.
• You must currently own your home.
• You must have unrepaired Katrina related damage to a single family home.
• No new construction.
• Home must be in an eligible county.
This program provides repair assistance to the citizens of the following counties:
Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, Pearl River, Lamar, George, Stone, Forrest, Jones
How do I submit an application?
Application deadline is January 31, 2011
If you have applied for this program and HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED by MDA please email or call Freddie Saunders at (228) 435-7180 or fsaunders@hopecda.org
