EUREKA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any property owner or tenant living in a residence within the City limits who is disabled and in need of a wheelchair ramp and who meets the program income requirements is eligible.

Income eligibility is based on both family size and total gross annual household income. For example, a family of 4 making less than $66,950.00, would qualify for the program. Housing Staff can provide you with specific limits for your household. Note: Income requirements for tenants are based on tenant’s income, not the property owner.

WHAT KIND OF WORK IS ALLOWED?

Any wheelchair ramp which meets the construction standards as established by the Disabled Access Guidelines and Title 24

of the California Building Code is allowed. Those homes located on the “Local Register of Historic Places” and those which require Design Review would be required to have the appropriate City Department approvals.

WHO DOES THE WORK?

All work must be done by a licensed contractor to be chosen by the homeowner, subject to City review and approval. The contractor must have a City of Eureka business license, liability insurance, and workers’ compensation if there are employees.

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?

With owner occupied applications, the property owner must complete an application, including financial information (provide a copy of the most current tax return and payroll stub, asset form, contractor’s bid for the desired work, and a copy of the current insurance coverage for the property). In tenant occupied grant applications, the application will first be mailed to the property owner for an authorizing signature and a copy of current property hazard insurance coverage for the property.

This is a Grant with a maximum amount of $2,500 for moderate income households. For lower income households only, if the applicant is currently paying in excess of the City’s maximum allowable 30% of gross monthly income to monthly housing expense ratio, the City may determine to pay 100% of the wheelchair ramp cost, dependent upon total costs, availability of funds, and the applicant’s ability to pay, up to a maximum of $3,500. Should they not be paying in excess of the 30% of gross monthly income to expense ratio, the applicant’s ability to pay “out of pocket” would be determined on a “Case-by-case” basis. The property owner must pay for the balance of the construction costs. The City pays out the Grant amount after completion of the work, based on actual costs. A Grant does NOT need to be repaid. THE GRANT CANNOT BE USED TO PAY FOR ANY WORK PERFORMED BEFORE CITY APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT.

The Grant may be combined with other rehabilitation programs offered by the City. Homeowners can borrow up to $60,000.00 of City loan funds at 3% interest for 15-30 years to rehabilitate residential plumbing, electrical, heating systems and other health and safety repairs.

IS THERE A TIME LIMIT? Yes!

All work must be completed within 90 days from City approval or the Grant is forfeited.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE HOUSING PROGRAM STAFF AT 441-4209.

Return completed application to:

CITY OF EUREKA, HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT, 531 "K" STREET, EUREKA, CA 95501

(707) 441-4209

REVISED: 7-29-08