$177,453 in Federal Funding Used to Repair Homes for Low-Income Families in Round Rock

The City of Round Rock’s Home Repair program, funded by $177,453 from a federal grant provides essential repairs to low and moderate-income households.

City of Round Rock’s Home Repair Program Helps Low-Income Residents

The City of Round Rock is using a big part of its federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money to fix homes for people with low and moderate incomes. Out of $642,233 in federal funds for this year, about $177,453 will go to the Home Repair program. This money will help fix around six homes making them safer and more comfortable.

One success story is Alicia De La Cruz, who got a new roof through the program. Her old roof was leaking and damaging her living space. After 42 years in her home, she was very happy to get a new roof at no cost. The program can cover up to $25,000 per home and so De La Cruz’s $8,000 roof was a big help for her, according to the report of KXAN.

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(photo: Community Impact)

Eligibility Criteria for Families in Need

To qualify for the Home Repair program and families must meet certain income requirements. The program first helps those who earn 30% or less of the area’s median income followed by those who earn up to 50% and 80%. This system makes sure that those with the least money get help first keeping their homes safe and in good shape.

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