The City of Palm Springs, in partnership with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, is pleased to offer a Housing Rehabilitation Grant program.

This program provides financial assistance to income-qualified homeowners in Palm Springs to make necessary repairs to their single-family, manufactured, or mobile homes. The goal is to improve the health, safety, and overall quality of these homes.  Eligible homeowners must meet specific income, asset and property guidelines.

We are currently unable to accept applications for the Housing Rehabilitation Grant program.  Please check back for future updates on program availability and eligibility.

What type of assistance is available?

A limited number of grants are available to income-qualified homeowners in Palm Springs to help cover the costs of necessary repairs to their primary residence.

Eligible Repairs

• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detector installation
• Exterior weatherproofing and painting
• ADA-compliant ramps, rails, and devices
• Plaster, siding, and stucco repairs
• Energy-efficient improvements
• Lead-based paint and asbestos abatement
• Roof repair or replacement
• Water heater repair or replacement
• HVAC system repairs
• Door, window, and screen repair or replacement

Ineligible Repairs

• Cosmetic repairs (e.g., landscaping, yard cleaning)
• Repairs to properties listed for sale
• Premature replacement of items with normal lifespans
• Non-built-in appliances
• Repairs resulting from intentional damage, vandalism, or neglect
• Frequent requests for similar repairs

To be eligible for a grant, you must:

• Be the primary owner-occupant of the home.
• Live in Palm Springs jurisdiction
• Meet specific income, asset and property ownership guidelines.
• Be in good financial standing with the City, with no outstanding property taxes, fees, fines, or liens.

Income Eligibility Guidelines

 
Grant Limitations:

• Maximum Grant Amount: The maximum grant amount per household is $25,000.
• Eligible Repairs: Grant funds can only be used for repairs to the main residential unit.
• Contractor Requirements: All repair work must be performed by licensed contractors who meet specific insurance requirements.  Federal procurement and contracting polices apply.
• City Permits and Inspections: All necessary permits and inspections will be conducted by the City of Palm Springs Building Department.

Please note that grant availability is limited, and applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

How do i apply:

The Home Rehabilitation Program is currently closed. A notice will be posted on city’s website when program reopens. Please check back periodically

For more information, contact the Housing and Community Development Department as follows:

The City of Palm Springs
Community Development Block Grant Program
Attn: Noe Arechiga
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Post Office Box 2743
Palm Springs, CA  92263-2743

                                        For English Telephone:    760 322-8392

                                       For Spanish Telephone:    760-323-8264

                                                                For TDD:    760-864-9527

                                                              For Email:    noe.arechiga@palmspringsca.gov

The City of Palm Springs does not discriminate on the basis of any reason that is not related to a bona-fide qualification in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities.  It is the intention of the City to comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects.