Emergency Repair Program

Emergency Repair Program is sponsored by City of Lawton. This program assists low-income households in Lawton with emergency home repairs.

Homeowner Emergency Repair | Lawton, OK Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Housing & Community Development Homeowner Emergency Repair Homeowner Emergency Repair Low-income households in need of emergency repairs may qualify for assistance. How do I qualify for a homeowner emergency repair?

The Homeowner Emergency Repair Program is designed to assist low-income households with emergency repairs who own their own home and occupy the home as their primary residence. What is a low-income household? Households with a total annual household income of no more than 50% of the median income for the area are considered by this program as low-income.

Income limit charts are revised annually and can be found at the bottom of this page in the Download Section or at the Housing and Community Development Office. Who do I include in my household? Anyone who occupies or lives in the home.

What is included in determining my household income? Retirement Benefits or Pension Public Assistance (TANIF, WIC, etc.) Anyone 18 years old or older who has an income must provide their income information and be included in the household income calculation. Any other qualifications?

Property Taxes must be current Property owner must have clear title to the property Mortgage (if applicable) must be current Water Bill must be current Property must not have any outstanding property code violations or liens (such as high weeds and grass, debris, junk vehicles, etc.) Sounds too easy! What’s the catch? The cost of obtaining a quote from a licensed contractor for the repair is the sole responsibility of the homeowner.

The household is only eligible for one (1) emergency repair in a 12-month period. The repair assistance is in the form of a grant, and therefore, the homeowner is not expected to repay any portion of the assistance provided. The homeowners remain in and occupy the home as their primary residence for a minimum of 1 year after the completion of the project.

The homeowner must submit a claim to their homeowners insurance company for repairs covered by their insurance policy prior to any assistance being provided for such repairs. For any repairs costing more than $5,000, the homeowner must pay the difference prior to any assistance being provided by the City. Not all repairs requested by the homeowner are guaranteed to be completed.

Emergency funds will be used for only those repairs deemed an emergency by the Housing and Community Development staff. How do I apply for assistance? Assistance applications may be picked up at the Housing and Community Development Office.

What are the submittal requirements?

Quote from a licensed contractor to make the needed repair Social Security Cards for all household members and Driver's Licenses Bank Statements for all accounts from the last two months Pay Stubs for the last two months Public Assistance Benefit Letter Social Security Benefit Letter Retirement Benefit Letter Child Support Statement from DHS Proof of Property Ownership Most Recent Mortgage Statement Homeowner's Insurance Certificate The above list of requirements may not apply to all applicants.

Some circumstances may require additional information. I’ve applied, what’s next?

Staff reviews application packet and determines homeowner eligibility Staff contacts homeowner to schedule an inspection of the requested repair and determines project eligibility Homeowner signs all required documents Staff contacts contractor and approves repair work to begin The goal of our office is to have the emergency repair completed within one week of approving the project. Government Websites by CivicPlus®