City of South Bend opens applications for home repair grants

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – As of February 17 the South Bend Home Repair Program will be accepting applications for a grant to make repairs to residential properties.

Homeowners can receive up to $20,000 from the program to use on repairs such as roof and HVAC replacements, and electrical issues.

The pilot program is part of the South Bend Home Repair initiative that also includes Love Your Block and South Bend Green Corps.

This year the program is targeted towards areas on the west side of South Bend including areas between Western and Portage Avenues.

For more information on qualifying and applying, call 311 and ask about the South Bend Home Repair Program.

Applications will be accepted from February 17 through March 31.