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Major Home Repairs Program

Summary

The city has $800,000 in hotel-tax housing funds to fix up to 22 low-income homes — roofs, wiring, plumbing, safety retrofits — at up to $34,500 each. Council is shaping who qualifies and how, with an RFP coming in October.

At a glance

Total mentions
3
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$800,000 from the city's Transient Occupancy Tax housing set-aside, about $34,500 per home.

✅Who benefits

Low-income homeowners — especially seniors — and renters with owner consent living in homes needing serious repairs.

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