Monday, February 25, 2013

Home Improvement Assistance

Homeowners may be eligible for assistance to make improvements to their homes through a partnership between the City of Little Rock's Department of Housing and Neighborhood Programs, CDBG & Housing Division and World Changers, Inc.

World Changers, Inc., is a faith-based nonprofit organization that will provide volunteers to work on homes during the summer of 2013.  The work may include  minor exterior repairs, and exterior painting.  To apply for assistance homeowners must meet the following criteria:

-Must be at least 62 years of age or disabled
-Must own and occupy the home
-Must meet the income guidelines for the program
-Please provide proof of income and ownership of the home. 
-Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Final selection of the homes to be repaired will be made by World Changers staff.

 
The City of Little Rock will be accepting applications until April 1, 2013 at the following location:

                                    City of Little Rock (City Hall)
                                    Department of Housing and
                                    Neighborhood Programs
                                    500 West Markham, Room 120 West
                                    Little Rock, AR  72201
                                    Monday – Friday
                                    8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For more information:  Call 501-371-6825