CBDG Housing Program

The City of Evansville offers 0% interest deferred payment loans to eligible households for repairs to their home.Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The loan can be used to make the following types of repairs: handicap accessibility, electrical, plumbing, heating, roofing, window/door replacement, sewer and water connections, and other general repairs. Did you know?  CBDG Housing Program loans can be used for outside work done on homes in a historic district, including window repair and replacement!

Homeowners

These funds will be lent to income eligible households for home repairs.  The loan is a 0% interest, deferred payment loan. You do not pay it back until you sell the house or no longer live there. Click here for a Homeowner Application.

Landlords

Installment loans are available for landlords who rent to tenants that are low- to moderate- income.  The loan is a 0% interest loan with repayment over 10 – 15 years (depending on the loan amount).  Contact Susan Maier for more details. Click here for a Landlord Application.

Contractors

If you are a contractor interested in working with the housing program, please contact Susan Maier for more information.  There are limited contractors that work in the area so it is a great opportunity for qualified contractors! 

The City of Evansville contracts with MSA Professional Services to administer this program. For more information or to obtain an application, please contact Susan Maier at MSA Professional Services, 1-800-552-6330. 

Last updated: 11/9/22