Important Update

Thank you for your interest in the Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program. The program is now reopened and accepting intake forms from potential borrowers. City staff will begin reviewing intake forms on May 13, 2024.

Start an intake form

Overview

The Rental Rehab Loan Program provides no-interest loans to landlords committed to preserving affordable rental housing.

Qualified landlords can receive up to $75,000 to make health, safety, accessibility, energy-efficient and/or curb appeal upgrades to their rental properties.

Download Program Guidelines

Eligibility

Landlords must:

  • Have a valid Certificate of Occupancy
  • Preserve 50% of units for occupants earning at or less than 60% AMI through the 10-year loan term

Property must:

  • Be 7 units or less

Loans can be used for:

  • Lead-based paint corrections;
  • Tree trimming related to structural interference;
  • Landscaping, including grading work;
  • Window or roof replacement;
  • HVAC and electrical upgrades; and/or,
  • Additional basic and necessary improvements for deferred maintenance activities, health and safety, habitability, energy efficiency, accessibility, livability and/or curb appeal.

See full program guidelines for more details.

Financing

  • Type: Loan
  • Maximum award: $75,000
  • Loan terms:
    • Interest: 0%
    • Term: 10 years
    • Repayment: Due quarterly
  • Application fees:
    • Due with application: $50 (for title search and credit check)
    • Due at closing: $246 (for closing and recording costs)

Application

Submit an intake form for each property you want to apply for. The form will tell you if the project is eligible for Rental Rehab financing.

City staff will start reviewing eligible intake forms on May 13, 2024 in the order received and will follow up to request supplemental documentation. This will include:

Last Edited: April 26, 2024