ESC Program To Provide Home Repair

JOPLIN — Economic Security Corporation is currently seeking applicants for its home rehabilitation programs in Barton, Jasper, Newton and McDonald Counties.

Through the HOME Repair Opportunity Program (HeRO), ESC serves low- to moderate-income homeowners who live in the fourcounty service area — Barton, Jasper, Newton and McDonald Counties. Through the Joplin Consortium HOME Repair Program, it serves homeowners who live in Jasper County. Selected applicants will receive needed home repairs at no cost. Repairs could include but are not limited to roof replacement, window replacement, bathroom repairs, porch repairs and accessibility modifications.

To qualify for ESC’s home repair programs, homes must be a single family home, occupied by an income-eligible homeowner, must have been the owner’s principal residence for three or more years and be located on less than 10 acres. Mobile homes must be 1978 or later year, must be situated on land that is owner-occupied, be permanently affixed to the land by means of a poured permanent concrete foundation and meet the requirements set out by the Missouri Department of Revenue.

The following are examples of low to moderate income guidelines, which are based on a sliding scale: A one-person household in Jasper or Newton County can earn up to $31,750 annually, and a one-person household in Barton or McDonald County can earn up to $29,750 annually.

A special priority has been established to assist those homeowners who are elderly heads of household (62 or older).

For an application, call the Home Repair Department at 417-781-4437 or visit the office at 1924 West 4th St. in Joplin. Applications may also be picked up at the central office, located at 302 S. Joplin Ave., or at one of the outreach offices. Contact the Home Repair Department for more information.