The Curb Appeal Assistance Program offers funding for homeowners to renovate and update the exterior of their homes.
Donor Name: City of Carbondale
State: Illinois
City: Carbondale
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2023
Size of the Grant: $3,000
Details:
Funding Information
The City will provide no less than $500 and no more than $3,000 towards curb appeal projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must own and occupy your home as your principal residence
- The home must remain at single-family occupancy
- The home must be located within the corporate limits of the city of Carbondale
- The household cannot earn more than 180% of the median area income (MAI)
- The applicant must provide matching funds towards the project proportionate to the household income
- Applicant must enter into a grant agreement with the City and place a restrictive covenant on the home which will require a portion of the grant funds to be repaid in the event the home is no longer maintained as the applicant’s principal residence. The grant funds will be prorated and forgiven in equal amounts each month the home remains owner-occupied, with all funds being forgiven five years after the grant.
Eligible Project
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Siding, Exterior cladding, Exterior brickwork, etc.
- Windows
- Roofing
- Front doors and garage doors
- Driveways
- Front yard decks, sidewalks, and porches .
For more information, visit City of Carbondale.
