After two years, the City of Knox is finally about to close out its Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation grant. In March of 2019, the city got funding from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to help homeowners make needed repairs.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Hold Hearing on 401 E. Lake Street Today
The Knox Board of Works will get updates on a number of properties this morning. A public hearing is scheduled for 401 East Lake Street, while city officials are set to give updates on 253 East Washington, 8 South Main, and 204 West Bender.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Hold Hearings on 53 E. Water, 253 E. Washington
The Knox Board of Works will get updates on a number of code enforcement efforts this morning. Public hearings will be held on the properties at 53 East Water and 253 East Washington. Updates will also be given on 204 West Bender and 1 & 3 North Main, and the penalty status of 8 S. Main Street will be discussed.
Continue readingKnox Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab Grant Apps Currently Being Reviewed for Eligibility
Knox city officials are waiting to hear back from administrators about the eligibility status of residents who submitted applications for the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant.
Continue readingKnox Residents Are Invited to Learn More about a Grant Program for Home Improvements Next Week
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok recently highlighted an opportunity for community members interested in making home improvements to learn more about the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant program.
During his report at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Mayor Estok said an informational meeting about the grant program will be held at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center next week on Tuesday, April 16th at 6 p.m.
Continue readingKnox City Council Authorizes Housing Rehabilitation Grant Application to be Submitted
A resolution authorizing a grant to be submitted to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority was approved by Knox City Council members Tuesday night.
Mayor Dennis Estok explained that officials will be applying for an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation grant that is geared toward helping low and moderate income individuals as well as those with disabilities.
Mayor Estok indicated that the funding would help offset the cost of various rehabilitation projects including those that have to do with electricity, plumbing or roof work. Continue reading
Knox City Council Waits to Hear Back About Submitted Grant Proposals
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston presented the Knox City Council with updates about various grants during their meeting Tuesday evening. Houston has gone through the proper channels to apply for a grant that hasn’t been utilized by the city in a few years. Continue reading