Grant funds are available from Region 6 Planning Commission and Region 6 Housing Trust Fund to assist first time homebuyers improve owner occupied housing across Hardin, Marshall, Poweshiek, and Tama Counties.  The maximum amount of repair assistance is limited to $24,999.  Up to an additional $10,000 of qualified, lead-based paint reduction activities can also be done.

All applications will be available starting January 2, 2011.  Funds will be available on a first come first serve basis until the funds are exhausted.  Application forms will be available on www.region6planning.org or by contacting Alyson Lutz at 1-800-417-4699, 641-752-0717, or alutz@region6planning.org