The city of Jacksonville reopened its Home Roof Rehabilitation Program Thursday morning.
This program helps individuals and families stay in their homes by giving them funds to replace their home’s roof so they can retain their homeowners’ insurance and therefore, remain in compliance with mortgage requirements.So far, the program has helped 31 families, according to the city. The program has completed 10 roofs, and nine roofs are in progress. In addition, twelve families are going through the application process.
Applicants must also have a gross annual household income at or below 80% of the area median income for Jacksonville, adjusted for household size, per the U.S. HUD. This includes all income for all household members.Rehabilitation work includes roof replacement only; shingle and/or modified bitumen. The maximum amount available for each home is $14,999, the city said.
Eligible residents can apply by phone or online, through the MyJax portal. The program will be closed once the maximum number of applications is received., or you can also call 904-255-2489 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and ask for the Home Roof Rehabilitation Program.Marcela joined News4JAX in 2023. She grew up in Mexico and eventually moved to California to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist.
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