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County proposes $500,000 CDBG amendment to expand minor-repair program for fire-affected homeowners
Summary
County staff proposed amending an existing SNAP minor-home-repair contract with about $500,000 in CDBG funds to prioritize fire-related essential repairs (roughly up to $25,000) for low-income households in the county outside city limits; the city will coordinate to provide seamless assistance across jurisdictions.
County staff proposed an amendment to the existing SNAP minor home repair contract to add approximately $500,000 in CDBG funds targeted at fire recovery repairs for low-income households (80% area median income and below). "We're looking at approximately 500 k... adding that to the existing contract for the minor home repair program," Britney said, describing a scope focused on essential repairs (roof membranes, windows, HVAC, exterior damage) that restore habitability rather than cosmetic work.
Staff emphasized program limits: the funding won’t cover full rebuilds or duplicate FEMA or insurance benefits; contractors in SNAP's existing pool would be prioritized to get work started quickly. The county and the city of Spokane plan to coordinate scopes so homeowners see a unified program regardless of jurisdictional boundaries.
