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Forest Park launches phase two of home repair program, expands eligibility and proposes 60-day contractor-selection requirement
Summary
City staff described outcomes of a previous ARPA-funded home repair round for legacy residents and announced phase two open to homeowners ages 18–61 with up to $10,000 per household in eligible health-and-safety repairs; staff also proposed a 60-day contractor-selection deadline to reduce backlog in the application-to-construction pipeline.
City staff told the Forest Park mayor and council that the city has launched phase two of an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded home repair program that will provide up to $10,000 per qualifying household for eligible health-and-safety repairs, and that the second phase is open to homeowners ages 18 through 61.
Background and previous round: Planning staff said the program's first phase targeted legacy residents age 62 and older, was announced in late December the prior year, and was funded with an ARPA allocation. Staff reported that 276 households applied in phase one; staff said that 76 applicants met eligibility criteria and later summarized participation numbers showing…
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