Blue Tarp Fund Roofing Repair Program

Program Description

The Blue Tarp Roofing Repair Program provides financial assistance in the form of a grant to cover the costs of needed roof repairs and/or replacement for owner-occupied homes. Qualifying homeowners will be eligible to receive LHC Blue Roof funds as a grant not to exceed $15,000.00.  All applicants receiving grant funds will be required to sign a grant agreement to include restrictions preventing the sale of the property for a period of two years. If sold within two years, the recipient will be required to reimburse to LHC the full amount of funding received through the LHC Blue Roof Program.

QUALIFICATIONs

• Applicants must be the legal owner and primary resident of the property that is subject to roof repair.
• The property cannot be used as rental property and must be owner-occupied.
• Eligible applicants must have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.

Information Needed to Apply

•  Completed application with all household required signatures.
•  Copy of picture ID for ALL household members 18 years and older.
•  Copy of Social Security cards for ALL household members.
•  Proof of Income for ALL household members 18 years and older.
•   The following documents may be supplied to provide proof of income.
  • Copy of Social Security check stubs or award letter, Retirement check stubs or tax forms showing retirement/SSI income
  • Unemployment award letter
  • Last four (4) consecutive pay check stubs
  • Past two (2) years of tax returns or two (2) months of bank statements (if self-employed)
  • Zero-income Affidavit - Complete attached form for ALL unemployed household members 18 years and older

•  Proof of Property Ownership
•   The following documents may be supplied to provide proof of ownership:
  • Bill of Sale
  • Title/Deed
  • Property Tax Statement
  • Mortgage Statement