The city of Lakewood offers several programs to assist with home repairs, general home upgrades or funding to buy a new home. The city also offers a Rental Housing Safety Program.
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Rental Housing Safety Program
The Rental Housing Safety Program ensures that all rental units within city limits are safe. Rental property owners are required to register their property yearly with the City. On top of this, they must submit to inspections every five years.
Homeowner Repair Assistance
Looking to make repairs on your home but are unable to afford the repairs? The City can help. The City of Lakewood offers several programs to help low to moderate-income homeowners repair their homes. These programs address health & safety issues, code violations, and other problems.
Many repairs or improvements may be eligible. Examples include roof, electrical, plumbing, structural, windows & doors, insulation, heating, siding, appliances, and sewer repairs.
We offer loans with much lower interest than standard bank loans. Low-income households are eligible for 0-1% interest rates. As these programs offer loans, participants are expected to repay funds. Terms may be tailored to meet the borrower’s needs.
Contact Program Coordinator Martha Larkin at (253) 983-7754 for assistance.
CDBG/HOME Program Income Limits
CDBG Effective May 1, 2024 / HOME Effective June 1, 2024
| Family Size | 30% Median Income limit | 50% Median Income limit | 60% Median Income limit | 80% Median Income limit |
| 1 | $24,350 | $40,550 | $48,660 | $64,900 |
| 2 | $27,800 | $46,350 | $55,620 | $74,150 |
| 3 | $31,300 | $52,150 | $62,580 | $83,400 |
| 4 | $34,750 | $57,900 | $69,480 | $92,650 |
| 5 | $37,550 | $62,550 | $75,060 | $100,100 |
| 6 | $40,350 | $67,200 | $80,640 | $107,500 |
| 7 | $43,100 | $71,800 | $86,160 | $114,900 |
| 8 | $45,900 | $76,450 | $91,740 | $122,300 |
Other Resources
Tacomaprobono
The Eviction Resolution Pilot Program offers dispute resolution between landlords and tenants. This may help avoid an eviction. If you have received an eviction summons or need free help with other housing issues, please contact Tacomaprobono.
Tacomaprobono.org
Phone: 253-572-5134
Email: [email protected]
Eviction Resolution Pilot Program
The Eviction Resolution Pilot Program offers dispute resolution between landlords and tenants. This may help avoid an eviction.
Visit the website or call 1-855-657-8387.
Dispute Resolution Center
Center for Dialogue and Resolution
Visit the website or call 253-572-365
Email: [email protected]
Assistance for Puyallup Tribal Members
Tribal members at or below the Area Median Income (AMI) may be eligible for rent and utility assistance.
Contact Tashina Smith at (253) 680-5990 to inquire
Documents
All links below lead to a PDF document.
- Draft FY 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
- FY 2024 Annual Action Plan
- 5-YR 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan
- Tacoma-Lakewood HOME Consortium Draft HOME ARP Allocation Plan July 2022
- CDBG- CV2 Proposed Use of Funds
- City of Lakewood Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Entitlement Program Fact Sheet
Contact
Rental Housing Safety Program
[email protected] or 253-512-2261
Home Repair Program
[email protected] or 253-983-7754
Housing Division Manager – Jeff Gumm
(253) 983-7773
Email: JGumm
To email Jeff Gumm add his email handle before @cityoflakewood.us