2004-12-17a - Media Release

News Release – Dec. 17, 2004
2004-12-17a

Commission awards $1 Million in Home Repair Funding to Community Agencies

Missouri Housing Development Commission approved the allocation of $1 million of federal HOME funds to 10 agencies providing home repair programs for rural Missourians. The agencies have applied for funding under the 2005 Home Repair Opportunities program (HeRO) [includes agency service areas].

$60,000	Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation -- Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott, Stoddard counties
$150,000	East Missouri Action Agency -- Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Iron, Madison, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Washington counties
$150,000	Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Missouri -- Barton, Jasper, McDonald counties [Newton county not eligible – Joplin MSA]
$50,000	Green Hills Community Action Agency -- Caldwell, Daviess, Grundy, Harrison, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam, Sullivan
$50,000	Meramec Community Enhancement Corporation -- Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps and Washington counties
$60,000	Missouri Valley Community Action Agency -- Carroll, Chariton, Johnson, Pettis, Ray, Saline [Lafayette county not eligible – Kansas City MSA]
$150,000	North East Community Action Corporation -- Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph, Shelby, Warren [St. Charles and Lincoln counties not eligible – St. Louis MSA]
$80,000	Ozark Area Community Action Corporation -- Barry, Dade, Dallas, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney
$100,000	Ozark Action -- Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Texas, Wright
$150,000	West Central Missouri Community Action -- Bates, Benton, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, Morgan, St. Clair, Vernon

“We have a track record with these agencies. Based on prior performance, we suggest that each of the agencies receive initial funding,” said Don Brinker, MHDC Homeownership Manager. We have added a provision that unused funds can be recaptured after six months and reallocated to agencies that have committed all of their initial allocation. We think this will allow flexibility to ensure all the funds are used for home repairs where needed the most.”

HeRO funds can be used for repairing owner-occupied structures in non-metro areas. The maximum income for participants in any Missouri county is usually between $35,500 and $51,600 for a family of four. Participating agencies can provide more information about the income limits. Eligible homeowners may receive cash assistance up to $20,000 for repairs.

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