The cities of Griswold and Walnut are seeking pre-applications from homeowners interested in participating in the Community Development Block Grant home rehabilitation program.  Both cities, with the assistance of Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO), are submitting applications to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in April 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.

All pre-applications are due by Friday March 29. If the cities are awarded a CDBG grant, all pre-applicants within the target area will be contacted to complete a full application. If you are interested in pre-applying please contact the respective city hall’s in Griswold and Walnut, 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.