MEDIA RELEASE

 

January 23, 2020

 

For information, contact Community Development Director Abby Shelton at 270-687-8658 or sheltonam@owensboro.org.

 

KENTUCKY CHANGERS COMING TO OWENSBORO

APPLICATION PROCESS TO OPEN UP MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3

 

The Kentucky Changers volunteer organization will be in Owensboro during June 13-19, 2020. This organization’s visit marks the first year that Kentucky Changers will help low-income people in our community. Kentucky Changers will furnish volunteer workers and construction supervisors for each home to complete minor exterior repairs. Six to twelve homes will be placed on the final project list and all repairs and building materials will be furnished at no cost to the homeowner.

 

The project application guidelines are as follows:

 

• Homes must be located within the city limits of Owensboro, Kentucky.
• The project applies to homeowners only (deed of record). No rental property will be considered.
• Only single story homes will be considered.
• Roof shingle replacement, exterior painting, wheelchair ramps and yard cleanup will be considered for a project. Window replacement and structural repair items will not be considered for projects. Kentucky Changers will make the final selection on which houses will be on the project list.
• The household must meet the HUD low-income guidelines (Example: single person maximum income limit is $38,400 per year / a four-person family maximum income limit is $54,800 per year).
• All interested homeowners must provide income information and proof of current homeowners insurance.
• Deadline to be placed on the waiting list is Friday, February 28, 2020.

 

Eligible homeowners can call CityAction starting February 3, 2020 at 270-687-4444 to place their home on the 2020 list for consideration.

 

For information about the City of Owensboro, visit us on the web at www.owensboro.org.

 

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