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program 1: year 52 urban homestead acquisition and rehab
Purpose: To acquire and rehabilitate properties in order to eliminate blight, correct substandard conditions, make general repairs, improve energy efficiency, and make emergency or accessibility repairs.
Project/Program Description: The projects under this program include the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing single-family structures. Rehabilitation consists of a complete remodeling of the home which includes demolition of the interior walls, new interior components that include; wiring, plumbing, lighting, fixtures, outlets, switches, cabinets, sinks and bathtubs, drywall, doors and trim, paint and flooring. Exterior work typically includes; foundation parge, new sidewalk leading to house, new siding, windows, roof, gutters/soffits/fascia, garage work, and addressing of any code violations. Acquisition of homes for this program can be used either by HOME, CDBG, or non-federal city funds. Tier 2 Site Specific Reviews will be completed for each address under this program when addresses become known. Expected resources include 2026 entitlement and any unspent prior year’s entitlement and prior years program income. The total funding for this program is $1,450,000, and the maximum dollar amount for the rehab of a home will be $344,263. The acquisition price of the home can vary based on the listing price or market value of the home. This Tier 1 review will be applicable for 1 year.
Program #2: Year 52 Housing Rehab
Purpose: To rehabilitate owner-occupied homes in order to make them more livable.
Project/Program Description: The projects in this program provides assistance for homeowners to rehabilitate properties. The types of rehab may include: Eliminating blight, correct substandard conditions, make general repairs, improve energy efficiency, reduce lead paint hazards, mitigate radon, make emergency or accessibility repairs, windows, gutters, soffits, fascia, and siding or exterior paint. Tier 2 Site Specific Reviews will be completed for those Laws and Authorities not addressed in this Tier 1 Broad Review for each address under this program when addresses become known. Expected resources include 2026 entitlement, as well as prior years entitlement, prior years program income and estimated 2025 program income. The total funding for this program is $2,128,455, and the maximum CDBG funds that will be committed to a single project is $25,000.00. This Tier 1 review will be applicable for 1 year.
Program #3: Year 52 Accessibility Program
Purpose: To rehabilitate owner-occupied homes in order to make them more accessible.
Project/Program Description: The projects within this program provides assistance to homeowners who need architectural barriers removed from their homes in order to make it more accessible. Examples of work include ramps, wheelchair lifts, and accessible bathrooms. Tier 2 site specific reviews will be completed once project locations have been identified and the laws and authorities not cleared in the Tier 1 will be analyzed. Expected resources include 2026 entitlement. The total funding for this program is $60,000, and the maximum CDBG funds that will be committed to a single project is $25,000.00. This Tier 1 review will be applicable for 1 year.
On or about July 14, 2026 the City of Davenport (City) will submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a request for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended; and a request for the release of HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, to undertake the following projects. The following are Tiered programs which are Categorically Excluded but Subject to 24 CFR 58.5 and will require further environmental review as individual properties are identified for inclusion.
Public Comments: Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City's Community and Economic Development Department. All comments received by
July 14, 2026, will be considered by the City prior to the authorizing submission of a request for a release of funds. Comments can be submitted by email to
[email protected] or by mail as addressed: Attn: CED - YR 52 ER Comments, 226 W. 4th Street, Davenport, Iowa, 52801.
To view the full Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Tiered Projects and Programs, click here.