City of Carbondale Single-Family Housing Conversion Program

What is City of Carbondale Single-Family Housing Conversion Program?

City of Carbondale Single-Family Housing Conversion Program is a grant for homebuyers in Carbondale, Illinois, administered by City of Carbondale, Community Development / Development Services Department.

• A $5,000 grant to approved homebuyers who purchase a single-family house registered with the City of Carbondale's Mandatory Rental Housing Inspection Program for more than two years, encouraging conversion of registered rentals to owner-occupied homes. Authorized under City Ordinances 2007-39 and 2016-29.
• $5,000 grant to convert a registered rental single-family home to owner-occupancy.
• Funding comes from City of Carbondale municipal funds.

How much assistance does it provide?

City of Carbondale Single-Family Housing Conversion Program offers up to $5,000 in assistance.

• Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — City of Carbondale, Community Development / Development Services Department determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

City of Carbondale Single-Family Housing Conversion Program is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

• Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

City of Carbondale Single-Family Housing Conversion Program is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

What are the income limits?

City of Carbondale Single-Family Housing Conversion Program sets its income limit as follows: Income limit not specified in the program description on the official City page; contact the City to confirm.

• Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

City of Carbondale Single-Family Housing Conversion Program can be used for Single Family.

• New construction is not eligible.

Where does it apply?

City of Carbondale Single-Family Housing Conversion Program serves buyers purchasing in Carbondale, Illinois.

How do you apply?

Applications for City of Carbondale Single-Family Housing Conversion Program go through City of Carbondale, Community Development / Development Services Department, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

1. 1

   Contact City of Carbondale, Community Development / Development Services Department to reserve funds

   Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

2. 2

   Work with a lender who handles the program

   Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.