Officials with SWIPCO (The Southwest Iowa Planning Council) have announced pre-applications are being sought from homeowners in Lewis and Walnut, who want to participate in a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) home rehabilitation program. The cities, with assistance from SWIPCO, are submitting applications to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), in January, for the housing CDBG program.

If awarded, the program will provide funding to income qualified 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, windows, doors, roofing, siding, foundation, etc.

All pre-applications are due by Friday, Dec. 16th. If the cities are awarded the CDBG grant, all pre-applicants will be contacted to complete a full application. If you are interested in pre-applying, residents in Lewis should contact the Lewis City Hall at 769-2216. Walnut residents should call 784-3443. Or, you may also call SWIPCO at 1-866-279-4720, to obtain an application.

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