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DeKalb County describes lottery-driven housing repair program for seniors
Summary
The Special Purpose Housing Repair Program provides roofing, electrical and plumbing repairs with HUD funding and targets seniors and households at or below 60% AMI; the county typically receives 400–500 applicants per cycle and uses a random lottery to award spots.
DeKalb County Community Development staff described the Special Purpose Housing Repair Program, funded by HUD, which provides repairs such as roofing, electrical and plumbing work. The presenter said the program is offered twice a year, typically draws 400–500 applicants, and uses a random lottery to select participants.
The presenter noted stricter HUD restrictions for the program and specific eligibility rules, including a senior-targeted component and a household income cap around 60% of area median income. "It's the senior program," the Agency official said, noting applicants must be owner-occupants with their name on title and meet other HUD eligibility requirements.
