AHTF Home Repair Program expansion
Summary
The committee is working through a 50-household wait list for home repairs, approving contracts and pre-approving more projects each month. A new partnership with the JD Scheth Foundation could help clear the list faster.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 10
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $329,000 remains available for grants and loans, with each repair capped at a $25,000 grant.
Low-income Evansville homeowners needing critical home repairs.
Applicants seeking new home repair pre-approvals this month, who must wait.
Mentions & discussions (10)
Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board - Oct 27, 2026
A state grant is letting the county's nationally recognized Pre to 3 program expand into Daviess, Knox, and Martin counties, with a new leased office in Washington, Indiana and eight employees who must live in the communities they serve.
Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee (AHFAC) - Oct 20, 2026
With $1 million confirmed from the state for 2027, the fund can treat its $250,000 ECHO commitment as a 2027 expense, freeing roughly $250,000 to keep making grants and loans this year.
Board of Public Works - Aug 27, 2026
A modest $4,000 contract keeps mortgage reports flowing for affordable housing applicants, keeping those projects moving.
Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee (AHFAC) - Aug 11, 2026
Only about $46,400 is left for grants and loans, and most of it is already spoken for by four home repairs. New commitments are on hold until the 2027 budget is adopted, likely in October.
Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee (AHFAC) - May 19, 2026
The committee is working through a 50-household wait list for home repairs, approving contracts and pre-approving more projects each month. A new partnership with the JD Scheth Foundation could help clear the list faster.
Board of Public Works - May 14, 2026
Two vacant homes — one on S. Kentucky Avenue, one on Ravenswood Drive — would be fixed up with federal Community Development Block Grant money. The Ravenswood home is slated for resale to a low-to-moderate income household.
Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board - May 12, 2026
A state community liaison pitched two HUD-funded grant programs: up to $500,000 for low-income homeowners' repairs and up to $750,000 to build recovery housing for people overcoming substance abuse. The county would need a certified grant administrator and a 10–20% match.
Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee (AHFAC) - Apr 14, 2026
The committee approved contracts for repairs at three homes and pre-approved five more, covering roofs, gutters, windows, HVAC and other critical fixes for homeowners.
Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee (AHFAC) - Feb 10, 2026
The committee is exploring teaming up with CenterPoint Energy's weatherization program and HOPE of Evansville to help home repair clients make their homes more efficient and learn ongoing upkeep.
Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee (AHFAC) - Jan 13, 2026
Three repair contracts got the green light and five more projects were pre-approved, plus committee members floated teaming up with CenterPoint's weatherization program and HOPE's Fair Shot program for homeowners.
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