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Deltona outlines home-repair grants, referrals in community assistance spotlight
Summary
City of Deltona Community Assistance Liaison Gregory Jones described owner-occupied repair grants (up to $60,000 with a 10-year lien), a free roof grant for residents 62 and older, online application steps and referral pathways to Volusia County programs during a Deltona Talks segment.
Gregory Jones, the City of Deltona's community assistance liaison, described city programs that help homeowners pay for repairs and connect residents to county services during a Deltona Talks interview.
"What I try to do is give them options," Jones said, listing an owner-occupied repair program that can provide up to $60,000 for home repairs and a separate roof grant for qualifying older residents.
The owner-occupied repair program Jones described is available to homeowners generally and may provide up to $60,000 for work such as roof, air conditioning or septic repairs; he said the $60,000 award is secured by a 10-year lien. The roof grant is a separate, "free and clear" grant available to residents age 62 and older who meet income requirements, he said.
Jones said residents apply online by registering at deltonafl.gov and selecting the housing program they need. He acknowledged that not all residents have computer skills and said he offers in-person help: he attends the public library one day a week for about two hours to help people become familiar with the program application and upload documentation.
The city referral role was also emphasized. Jones said Deltona does not administer Section 8 housing and that residents seeking Section 8 or transitional housing must work with Volusia County; staff will refer residents to county programs and to other resources for Medicare and Social Security assistance.
Contact information Jones provided includes two phone numbers for the Housing and Community Development office: (386) 878-8616 and (386) 878-8620. He read the department email during the interview as "com dev dot com dev." The specific email address format was not otherwise clarified in the segment; Jones also pointed listeners to the city website for a "Community Assistance" quick link on the Deltona home page.
There was no formal action taken during the broadcast excerpt; the segment was informational, describing existing programs, eligibility and how residents can apply or receive referrals.
