Community Development Division 9898 E Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO 80010 303-739-7900 (phone) 303-739-7925 (fax) communitydev@auroragov.org
Housing Rehabilitation
Anita Burkhart, Rehabilitation Supervisor
Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program
The Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program provides loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners who desire to rehabilitate their primary residences. The program involves a deferred repayment of a 5 percent simple interest accruing loan for a maximum 5-year period and includes funds to correct city code violations, structural deficiencies, improve energy efficiency and/or replacement of non-luxury items. In keeping with the intent of the program, cosmetic changes or upgrades to the property are not authorized. Typical rehabilitation projects consist of upgrades to electrical, plumbing and heating systems; updating floor covering; repairing and/or replacing kitchen and bathroom(s); replacing windows and doors; and painting.
Inception Date:	1975
Funding Source:	HOME (starting in 1992); CDBG (before 1992)
Funding Amount:	$750k to $1 million annually
Goal:	Rehabilitate 48 homes annually
Applicant Eligibility:	Applicant must own and occupy the home; and meet HUD’s low/moderate income guidelines
How to apply:	Call (303) 739-7900
Multi-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program
The Multi-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program contributes to a vibrant community by ensuring that there is safe, decent and affordable multi-family housing available for low- and moderate-income residents. This rehabilitation program provides low-interest loans to eligible multi-family property owners with properties in need of refurbishment. Program participants must refurbish the property to an agreed-upon standard and make units available to low- and moderate-income tenants. and owners of low- and moderate-income, multi-family apartment complexes.
Inception Date:	2007
Funding Source:	HOME (starting in 2007); CDBG (1992-2007)
Funding Amount:
Goal:	Rehabilitate 20 multi-family units annually
Applicant Eligibility:	Assisted units within a building must be occupied by low income households; available citywide with priority in the Original Aurora area
How to apply:	Call (303) 739-7900
Handicapped Accessibility Loan Program
The Handicap Accessibility Loan Program is a pilot program designed to provide handicap accessible, single-family home repairs. In the form of deferred loans up to $10,000, handicap-related repairs can include the installation of wheel chair ramps, chair lifts, widening of doorways (exterior and interior), kitchen repairs, bathroom repairs and any other handicap accessibility needs. Although handicap accessibility issues are addressed under the HOME-funded Single Family Rehabilitation Program, this program allows repairs specific to accessibility, without the requirement to renovate the entire home.
Inception Date:	SUBJECT TO FUTURE FUNDING
Funding Source:	CDBG
Funding Amount:	n/a
Goal:	4 households annually
Applicant Eligibility:	Applicant must own and occupy the home; demonstrate a need for accessibility repairs, and meet HUD’s low/moderate income guidelines