City of Greensburg's home repair program benefits 21 families

(GREENSBURG, Ind.) – More than 20 homes received improvements through the City of Greensburg’s Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Project. 

The program was designed to help low- to-moderate income homeowners make essential home repairs, improve safety, accessibility, and overall housing conditions.

The City was awarded a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to implement the program. The City of Greensburg contributed an additional $50,000, bringing the total program  investment to $400,000. 

Eligible homeowners were able to get assistance with projects ranging from a new roof, heating and cooling system or water heater. The program eased the financial burden for the homeowners and resulted in safer and more accessible homes. 

Through the completed program, 21 owner-occupied homes throughout Greensburg received repairs and  upgrades, representing approximately $342,000 invested directly in construction and home improvements. 

The work included 13 roof replacements, 16 heating and cooling system replacements, eight water heater  replacements and two accessibility modifications. 

“These improvements addressed real  needs for Greensburg residents while also helping preserve our existing housing. We’re grateful we had the opportunity to bring these resources to Greensburg and help 21 households make meaningful improvements to  their homes while strengthening our neighborhoods and community as a whole,” said Greensburg Mayor Joshua Marsh. 

There was an application and eligibility process for homeowners who wanted to participate in the program.

Among the households assisted were nine with elderly residents, four with residents with disabilities and eight headed by single parents. The program also assisted four disabled veterans. 

Local contractors were part of the work as well, completing projects at 10 of the participating homes. 

One homeowner who received a new roof said, “It came right at a time when I had no idea how I was going to afford to put a roof on. I could have gotten a  loan, but it definitely would have made things extremely tight.”

The program began in January 2025 and has now been completed. It was made possible through collaboration among the City of Greensburg, OCRA and ARa. From the initial grant application through homeowner eligibility, construction and final closeout, ARa worked alongside the City to administer the program and meet state and federal requirements.