Polk County Emergency Home Repair Grant

Polk County CDBG / Housing Division

Closed Emergency Repair

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Availability: Closed
Listed amount: Up to $10,000 grant

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About This Program

Provides emergency repair grants for very low-income homeowners in Polk County facing immediate health and safety hazards. Covers urgent repairs such as failed heating systems, major leaks, electrical hazards, and other life-threatening conditions.

Grant covers 100% of emergency repair costs up to maximum, no repayment required

Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Other published resources for Independence, OR, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Local lead-service-line replacement assistance varies; contact your water utility

Key Details

Grant up to $10,000 for emergency repairs
Must be owner-occupied in Polk County
Income at or below 50% AMI required
Covers immediate health and safety hazards
No repayment required

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Program phone: (503) 623-9289

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Deadline: Rolling basis, subject to funding availability

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