Through the program, the City of Greenville provides materials and any necessary training. In return, the homeowner or renter provides the labor, performing the work on a timely basis. A homeowner must make any necessary repairs to the exterior of the home. As soon as these repairs are completed, a City representative can meet the homeowner at the paint store for color selection and materials pick-up. Renters are also eligible to participate in this program.
Renters can paint a rented residence, if permission is given by the landlord.
Up to 15 percent of all annual Greenville CDBG entitlement funds are set aside to fund public service agency activities throughout targeted areas in the City. Each year, public service agencies in the City engage in an application process and funds are awarded to agencies to provide services such as after-school tutoring, leadership classes, fair housing education, and various other activities that enhance, enrich, and rejuvenate communities throughout the City. Providing for public service activities is a vital function of the Community Development and Relations Department. The relationship developed between public service agencies and the Community Development Division ensures continuity of overall services and goals of those involved. The City develops plans to invest its resources by preparing, with the help of residents, its Consolidated Plan Application for federal programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.