City of Elkhart, Indiana

Housing Programs

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Elkhart County is fortunate to have several agencies providing housing services in our community. For information on available housing programs, please refer to the Home Matters brochure in Related Pages. Copies are also available by contacting John Sellers at the number or e-mail address below.

The City of Elkhart offers the following housing programs to low and moderate income residents of Elkhart:

Homeowner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation

Direct Assistance for Homebuyers

Lead Hazard Assessment and Reduction

Assistance to Not-for-Profit Housing Providers

Homeowner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation - This program provides assistance to current homeowners to repair their homes. Please contact Laura Miller at 574-294-5471 x119 or laura.miller@coei.org for program specifics or to schedule an initial eligibility interview.

Direct Assistance for Homebuyers - This program provides downpayment assistance and minor home repair funds for new homebuyers in the City's Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA). (See map and brochure in Related Pages.) Contact Laura Miller for program details.

Lead Hazard Assessment and Reduction - This program provides technical assistance and assessment of potential lead hazards in homes receiving other housing program funds.

Contractors interested in working on any of the City-funded housing programs need to complete a contractor's application. This application can be found in the Forms and Applications section or by contacting Jason Champaigne at 574-294-5471 x 128 or jason.champaigne@coei.org.

Assistance to Not-for-Profit Housing Providers - The City of Elkhart provides funds to local not-for-profit agencies to provide affordable housing opportunities in the NRSA. (See map in Related Pages.)

News & Notices

Lead Paint Reviews
Published: Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Lead paint is a major safety issue in pre-1978 homes. As such, lead paint review will be required for Housing Rehabilitation Program applicants. This inspection will be handled by our Community Development Specialist, Jason Champaigne. For more information about lead paint safety, you may contact Jason Champaigne at 574-294-5471 x 128 or click below for a printable copy of Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home.