City of Staunton not chosen to receive housing grants

On Aug. 4, Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced Community Development Block Grants. While Staunton received a DCEO grant in the amount of $678,705 for infrastructure, they were not awarded a Housing Rehabiliation grant. Of the 13 towns that received the grants, none were in this portion of the state.

The City of Staunton is currently investigating time lines and regulations necessary to resubmit an application for the next grant cycle. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Any questions can be directed to Alderman Terry Tipler at [email protected] or (618) 781-1638.

Awards for local governments range from $637,000 to $650,000 with up to $60,000 available for each home.

Housing rehabilitation grants are designed to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners with improvements to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions. Eligible use of funds include structural work, electrical, plumbing, new appliances, flooring, ADA, and accessibility. The City of Staunton had submitted an application for grants from 66 residents.