Rock County offering storm damage repair assistance

JANESVILLE — The Rock County Planning and Development Agency has funding available to assist with recovery from recent tornado and heavy rain events.

Funding is available for owned residences outside the cities of Beloit and Janesville for households at or below 80% of the county median income That equates to a household income of $48,550 up to $80,400 for sizes one up to six with increments in between.

Funds can be used for structural repair to the primary residence not covered by insurance, such as roof, siding, HVAC, windows, sanitary improvements, etc. Damage clean-up, personal property loss, accessory structure repair and costs already incurred are not eligible. This fund availability will be in the form of a grant with no repayment required for eligible applicants.

Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development (WPHD) is the entity partnered with Rock Count to administer these funds. WPHD can be contacted at (608) 258-5560 ext 302 or info@wphd.org. Applications can be made by contacting WPHD directly.

Other questions regarding eligible costs can be directed to Andrew Baker, Director of Planning and Land Conservation at (608) 757-5587, baker@co.rock.wi.us or by visiting the Rock Count P&D Agency at the Rock County Courthouse.