Housing Rehabilitation Programs

Applications for minor home rehabilitation assistance are now being accepted. To request an application, please call Neighborhood Serves at 623.222.1550.

Income-eligible, owner-occupied homes in Surprise in need of housing rehabilitation may be eligible to receive assistance for repairs to ensure the home is healthy and safe to occupy.

Deferred Loan Rehab Application
Minor Rehab Program Application

What is a Housing Rehabilitation?

A minor home rehab is the repair or replacement of a home’s components or systems required for safe occupancy and operation of the home, such as the breakdown of an air conditioner or a water heater. It can also be something that has become progressively worse like a leaking pipe or roof.

Projects are limited to health and safety issues in the home, as well as accessibility modifications where appropriate. Maximum assistance amount is $20,000.

Eligible items may include: Roof repair, cooling and heating repair, plumbing issues, electrical problems, accessibility modifications and other health and safety issues.

Ineligible Items include: Maintenance, cosmetic repairs, landscaping and pools.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Home must be owner-occupied prior to program application
  • Family income must be at or below 80% of area median income (gross income)
  • Mortgage must be current.
  • Current Homeowner’s Insurance
Household Size Income limits - 80% Medium Income
1 Person 43,600
2 Person 49,800
3 Person 56,050
4 Person 62,250
5 Person 67,250
6 Person 72,200
7 Person 77,200
8 Person 82,200

Process

  1. Complete the program application and provide supporting documentation
  2. Eligibility verification to include income verification
  3. Home assessment
  4. Environmental Review
  5. Scheduling of Repairs

Projects are selected on a first-come-first served basis with special considerations given to those projects that address health and safety issues.

For more information contact:

Yvonne Lopez
Neighborhood Services Rehabilitation Coordinator
623.222.1550

Deferred Loan Rehab Application
Minor Rehab Program Application

Home Accessibility and Safety Modifications

The City of Surprise Neighborhood Services Housing Rehabilitation Program assist persons with disabilities and/or seniors who need modifications to their residence to improve accessibility and safety.

Typical modifications can include; ramps, widened doorways, grab bars, modified sinks and toilets, relocated electrical switches.

For more information, please contact Neighborhood Services at 602-222-1550.

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