Officials with SWIPCO say the city of Lewis is still seeking pre-applications from homeowners interested in participating in the Community Development Block Grant home rehabilitation program. The city, with the assistance of Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO), is submitting an application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in January for the housing CDBG program.

If awarded, the program will provide funding to income qualified owner occupied homes within the target area.  The homes will be brought up to the Iowa Minimum Housing Rehabilitation Standards, which may include items such as furnaces, water heaters, windows, doors, roofing, siding, foundation, etc. up to $24,999 with an additional amount available for lead abatement.

All pre-applications are due by Wednesday December 28.  If the city is awarded the CDBG grant, all pre-applicants will be contacted to complete a full application.  If you are interested in pre-applying please contact city hall at 769-2216 or SWIPCO at 866-279-4720 for the application.

Southwest Iowa Planning Council is the council of government serving the eight counties of southwest Iowa with public transit, housing rehabilitation, and community and economic development.  SWIPCO is an equal opportunity employer, provider, and lender.