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Resident tells Wright County officials about new Iowa Economic Development Authority home-repair grants
Summary
A resident, Erin, informed the board that the Iowa Economic Development Authority is offering home-repair grants (up to $30,000 per home, no match) and urged county officials to publicize the application process; she said cities may submit up to six homes each.
During the supervisors’ open forum, a member of the public who later was addressed as Erin described a new Iowa Economic Development Authority program that provides funds for roofs, lead mitigation and radon remediation.
Erin told the board that each city may submit applications naming up to six homes that could receive a new roof and that the grant maximum per home is $30,000 with no local match required. She noted an application filing cost she estimated at about $750 and said she planned to publicize the opportunity and return to the board if there was sufficient constituent interest.
Supervisors thanked Erin for the notice and discussed directing constituents to county staff for questions. The announcement prompted brief discussion about eligibility guidelines (primary residence, income limits and insurance requirements) and whether rural addresses outside municipalities could participate; Erin said the county could submit up to six homes for the district.
No formal action was taken; supervisors encouraged staff and local clerks to share the opportunity with residents and mayors.
