CDBG - Minor Home Repair

Dane County is soliciting applications for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Minor Home Repair program to provide home repair assistance for low-and-moderate income residents within the Dane County Urban County Consortium. The procurement seeks public or private non-profit agencies, local government units, and Community-Based Development Organizations to operate a comprehensive home repair program targeting owner-occupied single-family residences. Eligible repairs include addressing housing quality standards, accessibility modifications, roof repairs, plumbing upgrades, foundation repairs, and energy efficiency enhancements. The RFP (#42602-CDBG-MIHR) was released on April 30, 2025, with proposal submissions due on June 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, considering national objectives (20 points), project approach (35 points), experience and qualifications (15 points), financial information (15 points), partnerships (5 points), project readiness (5 points), and past performance (5 points).

Eligible applicants must serve the Dane County Urban County Consortium municipalities, excluding Madison, with properties valued at or below 95% of the median purchase price. The program offers annual grants up to $7,500 per household, with a lifetime assistance limit of $20,000. Approximately $1,100,000 in CDBG funding is available for 2026, with the contract term expected to run through 2026 and potential reimbursement funds available starting in April 2026. Participant eligibility requires homeowners to meet HUD low-and-moderate income guidelines, occupy the property, and be current on property taxes. Participating properties must be single-family residences with one to four dwelling units, located in participating consortium municipalities. The program emphasizes serving low-and-moderate income households while ensuring housing quality and compliance with federal regulations, including the Lead Safe Housing Rule.