The Housing Preservation Program assists homeowners who meet income eligibility guidelines to make repairs to their single family residence.

General home repairs designed to maintain the existing house in a decent, safe, and sanitary living condition. Eligible activities include repairs necessary to meet the housing quality standards or applicable building codes, handicap accessibility, and health and safety housing improvements.

There are several eligibility requirements. 

• Income: Household income must not exceed 60% of the area median income, as established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 
• Residency: 
  • Home where work is to be performed is located in Clark County, outside Vancouver city limits, or in the city of Woodland. 
  • Home where work is to be performed is the applicant's primary residence. 
  • Homeowner must have lived in the home where work is to be performed for at least one year. 
• Property: 
  • Home has not previously received assistance through this program. 
  • Repairs must be economically feasible for rehabilitation. 
• Equity: The equity for the primary residence cannot exceed $200,000. Equity is the value of the property minus debt owed. 
  • An exemption to the equity limit may be provided for households where:
    • All adults in the household are age 65 and older, or
    • The primary income for the household is from disability benefits.

The money to complete the repairs is offered as a grant, which does not have to be repaid. 

Yes. 

Visit the Housing Preservation page for application information. Due to high demand, applications are not being accepted at this time, but households can request to be put on the waitlist.