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Farmers Branch unveils home‑repair, county replacement housing and garage‑conversion amnesty programs
Summary
City officials described a minor home repair program (up to $5,000 per household), a Dallas County replacement housing effort to rebuild up to 10 homes, and an amnesty to legalize unpermitted garage conversions created by a 1997 ordinance.
At a district update event, a Farmers Branch council member outlined three housing‑related initiatives aimed at stabilizing older homes and assisting low‑income homeowners.
Minor home repair program: The presenter said the city has redesigned program eligibility to make administration feasible and will rely on partner organizations to deliver services because the city lacks a social‑services department. The program covers essential repairs (examples given included roof,…
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