The Emergency Rehabilitation Program provides assistance through a grant offered through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to address household repairs that affect the immediate livability of the home. Repairs are limited, and assistance is based on the priority of emergency. As of November 13, 2023, the maximum grant is $25,000 per household per year.

The level of assistance is limited solely to the amount required to address the specific emergency. The maximum amount of assistance per household, per year, may not exceed $25,000. Emergency Repairs are limited to those issues that affect the habitability of the home, including but not limited to:

• AC/Heater Repair/Replacement
• Roof Repair/Replacement
• Water Heater Replacement
• Severe Electrical Issue
• Severe Plumbing Issue
• Accommodations to Address Accessibility Issues for elderly and disabled

These improvements must directly affect the immediate livability of the home. Applicants who experience more than one emergency in the same fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) may receive assistance through the program a second time in that year, provided the maximum grant amount has not been spent.

Program Guidelines: The Emergency Rehabilitation Program operates with federal funding, and eligibility is determined primarily based on income criteria. For additional information on eligibility requirements and the application process, please review the program guidelines.

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible, homeowners must meet certain criteria, including, but not limited to:

• Have a qualifying emergency repair
• Have owned and lived in their Mesa home for a minimum of 12 months prior to applying
• Cannot use their home as a rental property, in whole or in part
• Be up to date on property taxes and utilities

Income Eligibility:  As of June 1, 2024, the following shows the HUD maximum gross household income based on family size to be income eligible:

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