The City of Kent offers a variety of home repair services to low and moderate income owners of single-family houses, mobile homes and condo units. Repairs which help maintain the health and safety of occupants, preserve the dwelling or conserve energy to reduce heating costs through weatherization are eligible.
Preference is given to households occupied by senior citizen, low-income and disabled residents.
Minor repairs include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, disabled access, furnace service, storm doors, window repairs, roof repairs, smoke detectors and other smaller work items. Major repairs include complete roof replacement, new heating systems, electrical system upgrades, and other big work items. Your house, mobile home or condo unit must be located within the city limits of Kent. You must have owned AND occupied your home for at least 1 year prior to application. In addition to income qualification, there is a maximum amount of personal assets that can be held and still be eligible for assistance.