City of Commerce City, CO
HomeCDBG Home Repair Programs
Low- to moderate-income (LMI) Commerce City homeowners may be eligible for one or more Home Repair Programs (HRPs), as part of the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
In total, there are two HRPs available for LMI residents, paid for by CDBG funding:
- Minor Home Repair Program (MHRP) – minor home repairs
- Paint-A-Thon Program (PAT) – exterior painting for seniors and disabled homeowners
Residents may apply for more than one program.
Share the HRPs flier: English | Español
Eligibility Requirements
For all three programs listed above, the applicant(s) must meet the criteria listed below and provide the requested documentation listed on the last two pages in the HRPs application.
- Your home must be located within the City of Commerce City boundaries.
- The property must be a single-family residence - manufactured homes are also eligible.
- You must be a legal U.S. resident.
- You must be current on your mortgage payments or have paid off your mortgage.
- You must be current on your mortgage insurance.
- You must be current on your utility bill.
- The property must not be for sale.
- Workers must be able to safely access all areas of the home as such the home must be clear of clutter and debris, including bugs, pests, rodents, and waste.
- Based on the number of people living in your home, the total annual household income cannot exceed:
| NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate Income | $71,900 | $82,150 | $92,400 | $102,650 | $110,900 | $119,100 | $127,300 | $135,500 |
Effective March 2023 - figures updated annually
Specific Program Eligibility Requirements
In addition to the general criteria listed above, each program has specific requirement listed below:
Minor Home Repair Program (MHRP):
- You must have homeowner’s insurance. If your home is located in a 100-year floodplain, proof of flood insurance is required
- You must have clear title to the real property and land.
- All taxes must be paid in full.
- You must own and have lived in your home a minimum of two years.
Paint-A-Thon Program (PAT):
- The homeowner must be 60 years of age or older and/or physically disabled.
- You cannot physically paint your home.
- You cannot afford to hire a painting contractor.
- Your home is in significant need of exterior painting.
- Your home must be no more than 1½ stories high (less than 20 feet).
- You have no intent to sell your home or move for at least two years.
HRPs Application Forms
Before applying, please read the following information:
In English:
- HRPs Program Eligibility Checklist
- Minor Home Repair Guide
- Contractor Information
- Protect your Family from Lead in your Home
En Español:
- Lista de Verificación de Elegibilidad para HRPs
- Guía de Programa de Reparaciones Menores de Vivienda
- Información sobre los Contratistas
- Proteja a su Familia contra el Plomo en el Hogar
There is one single application for all three programs
(residents may apply to more than one program):
- HRPs Application Form (English)
- Formulario de Solicitud del Programa de Reparación de Viviendas (Español)
Completed Applications
Completed applications can be hand-delivered, faxed or emailed:
Commerce City Civic Center
CDBG Office
7887 E. 60th Ave.
Commerce City, CO 80022
303-286-4385
glewis@c3gov.com
All qualified and approved applications will be addressed on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have questions about the programs or application, or would like the application mailed to you, please contact the CDBG Office at glewis@c3gov.com or 303-286-4385.