The City of San Ramon's
Exterior Enhancement Rebate Program

Home Rehabilitation Grant & Loan Program

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Exterior Enhancement Program
The City of San Ramon Exterior Enhancement Rebate Program provides income eligible homeowners with a $2000 rebate for exterior home improvements. Projects are ranked according to their ability to improve overall appearance of the property and neighborhood. Rebates are awarded on a competitive basis according to the priority ranking determination by the City. The City will only reimburse improvements that are visible from the street. The improvements could include:

• Exterior Painting

• General exterior home repairs and cleaning.

• Improvements to building security.

• Repairs to windows and screens.

• Termite damage repair.

• Curbs, gutters, walkways, and drainage improvements.

• Repairs or replacement of roofing and fencing. The City will not reimburse costs for installation of a chain link fence.

• Removal of blighting conditions on property.

• Preventative landscape maintenance.

Housing Rehabilitation Minor Home Repair Grant Program
The Housing Rehabilitation Minor Home Repair Grant Program offers income eligible households with up to $5000 of grant assistance to perform needed health and safety home repairs.

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program offers incom eligible housholds with up to $35,000 in deferred loan assistance at a 3% interest rate for home rehabilitation efforts of a more extensive nature.

Eligibility:
1. The property owner must occupy the premises.
2. You must be current on your property taxes.
3. You cannot be in default on the mortgage.
4. You must reside in your home for one year after the work is completed.

City Services and Assistance
Home repair grants are awarded on a competitive basis according to a priority rating determined during the initial City inspection. City staff will work with the homeowner to determine the scope of repair work, determine work priority for funding, the order of work completion, prepare project specifications, complete City-provided documentation, provide assistance in bidding process, prepare vendor contacts and process direct payment to the contractor upon approved work completion.

Insurance
Homeowners must provide proof of insurance

Eligible Repairs & Expenditures
1. Roofing
2. Plumbing
3. Electrical
4. Termite and Dry Rot
5. Exterior Paint
6. General home repair and cleanup
7. Repairs or replacement of fencing
8. Window and exterior door repair or replacement
9. Curbs, gutters, walkways and drainage improvements.
10. Removal of blighting conditions on the property.
11. Preventative landscape maintenance.
12. Handicapped accessibility modifications.
13. Seismic Strengthening

Income Limits for Both Programs:
Annual family income must be less than the amount below (median)

For a complete listing of eligible rehabilitation activities, please contact the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program Administrator at (925) 973-2596.
 

blittman@sanramon.ca.gov
2226 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA  94583
Phone: (925) 973-2573
Fax: (925) 806-0118