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To be eligible for the Emergency Repair Program, there must be an unexpected incident in the home that results in the house being unlivable or have an immediate threat of danger. Some examples of eligible emergency repairs include:
-Sewer line back up and/or overflow
-Dysfunctional water heaters or furnaces
-Broken water service from water main to house

What is NOT an Emergency Repair?
-Burst water pipes due to freezing
-Any damages due to deterioration over time
-Roof replacement due to lack of maintenance or age
-Clean up of wet basement (mold or mildew)
-Any resulting damage which includes repair/replacement of ceiling, walls, and floors
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To be considered for the Emergency Repair Program:
-Applicant(s) must own and reside at the property address for at least one year from date of application
-Property taxes must be current/paid
-Must have proof of active homeowner’s insurance coverage
-No liens (with the exception of mortgages) can be recorded against the property
-Applicant cannot have any outstanding debt owed to the City. Examples of outstanding debt can include unpaid fines, fees, tickets or garbage bills
-Contract for Deed properties are not eligible
-Property cannot have any active environmental code violations. The violation may include any item cited in Chapter 13 of the City Code and/or the most recently adopted version of the International Property Maintenance Code. See list of environmental code violations below:
*All garbage, debris, old appliances, and dilapidated furniture must be removed from the exterior.
*Garbage and debris within the structure must be removed.
*Motor vehicle parts (including batteries and tires) must be removed.
*All grass and weeds must be less than 10 inches high.
*All bushes, shrubs, or trees blocking the public way must be cut back.
*All unlicensed vehicles must be removed from the property or property licensed.
------ Program applicants must comply with the City's Double Dipping Policy as listed below-
All persons and addresses that have received housing rehabilitation assistance or Down Payment Assistance with the use of federal funds through a City or subgrantee program will not be eligible for further assistance for a period of ten (10) years. Policy is retroactive to February 2000.
EXCEPTION: Persons or addresses that have received assistance only with the construction of a handicapped ramp will be eligible immediately for further assistance.

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