CRA staff proposes pilot program to pay contractors directly for minor residential repairs to reduce blight
May 19, 2026
Staff proposed a residential rehabilitation assistance pilot that would pay contractors directly (no reimbursement to homeowners), with a capped maximum assistance of $12,500 per household and a $75,000 pilot cap, targeted to income‑qualified homeowners within CRA districts to address minor code and safety issues.
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City staff introduced a pilot residential rehabilitation assistance program aimed at income‑qualified homeowners within CRA districts who cannot afford upfront costs for minor code‑related repairs. The pilot would remove the reimbursement barrier by paying contractors directly rather than reimbursing homeowners.
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