Housing Rehabilitation Programs
The City of El Paso is committed to creating a livable and sustainable community through vital neighborhoods and exciting renovations. We strive to maintain and enhance the quality of single and multi-family homes both in appearance and through renovation.
Our Housing Programs Section within the Department of Community and Human Development offers services to assist with housing repairs to eligible, income qualified El Paso families who own and occupy their homes. Assistance is also available to investors for the repair or development of affordable rental units.
MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM:
Funds are available up to $4,999 to address repairs that pose an immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants or to meet accessibility standards.
RESIDENTIAL SEWER CONNECTION:
Provides special assistance for the initial connection to local sewer collection lines within the El Paso City limits.
INVESTOR-OWNED RENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
Assistance is available during funding cycle to develop and/or repair affordable rental units.
SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING REHABILITATION:
Brochure - Single Family Housing Rehabilitation (English)
Provides zero interest loans for basic repairs in your home. These loans, for amounts up to $65,000 can be repaid and/or deferred up to 30 years.
Exciting Changes
- Interest Rate for Home Renovation and Home Reconstruction Programs decreased from 3% to 0%.
- New loan structure available to senior citizens (62 yrs and older) and the disabled that offers:
- 15-Year Forgivable Deferred Payment Loan that is forgiven 1/15th each year.
- Accessibility assistance – up to $20,000 extra
- Lead/Asbestos /Mold Abatement – up to $20,000 extra
- Historic Preservation compliance – up to $10,000 extra
Here Is How to Qualify:
- You must have owned and occupied your home a minimum of 3 years prior to applying for assistance.
- Your home must be within the El Paso City limits.
- Your home value cannot exceed $133,221 after repairs.
- The house must be in repairable condition. Your family income cannot exceed the following guidelines:
| Size of Family | Maximum80% Median Income |
| 1 | 29,350 |
| 2 | 33,550 |
| 3 | 37,750 |
| 4 | 41,900 |
| 5 | 45,300 |
| 6 | 48,650 |
| 7 | 52,000 |
| 8 or more | 55,350 |
For more information:
HOUSING PROGRAMS
CITY 3 - 801 Texas 3rd Floor
915-212-1666
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Programa de Reparaciones Menores de Cas:
Fondos dispuestos hasta $4,999 para reparaciones que plantean una amenaza inmediata para la salud, seguridad de los ocupantes or para cumplir con las normas de accesibilidad.
Programa de Connecion de Drenaje Sanitario Residencial:
Proporciona asistencia especial para la conexión inicial de drenaje sanitario a línias locales de la ciudad de El Paso.
Interiorista- Propietario
Se ofrece asistencia para Inversionistas con propiedades de renta que necesiten reparaciones para cumplir con los requisitos del código de Vivienda de la ciudad.
¿Necesita su Casa Preparaciones Esencaiales?
Folleto - Reabilitación de Casa (Español)
Proporciona préstamos a cero interés para reparaciones básicas en su casa. Estos préstamos, de una cantidad máxima de $65,000, pueden ser devuelto o diferido hasta 30 años.
Cambios Bajo Programa Nuevo
- Tasa de interes para el programa “Renovacion de Casa” o “Reconstruccion de Casa” reducido de 3% a 0%.
- Nueva estructura de préstamo disponible para personas de 62 años o mayores y las personas con discapacidad les ofrece:
- Prestamos perdonables de15-años, perdonable 1/15 por año
- Accesibilidad – hasta $20,000 extra
- Regulacion del plomo / Moho– hasta $20,000 extra
- Preservacion Historica – hasta $10,000 extra
Requisitos para Calificar
Debe ser el dueño de la casa y haberla habitado por un minimo de 3 años antes de solicita de solicitar la asistencia. Su casa debe estar dentro de los limites de la ciudad de El Paso. El valor de su casa no debe exceder $133,221 despues de las reparaciones. Las reparaciones deben ser basicas. Su ingreso familiar debe estar dentro del siguiente guia:
Tamaño deFamilia
| Maximo 80% Ingreso Promedio | |
| 1 | 29,350 |
| 2 | 33,550 |
| 3 | 37,750 |
| 4 | 41,900 |
| 5 | 45,300 |
| 6 | 48,650 |
| 7 | 52,000 |
| 8 or more | 55,350 |
Para Mas Información:
SERVICIOS DE VIVIENDAS
City 3 - 801 Texas, Piso 3
915-212-0139
Horas de Operación:
Lunes – Viernes de 8:00am – 5pm