City announces housing improvement grants

The City of Washington has recently been awarded funds for housing rehabilitation assistance along its main corridors of Highway 92 and 12th Avenue/Riverside Road. The City will assist nine homeowners within the designated project area with exterior home repairs such as roofing, siding, windows, and more. Grants of up to $15,000 are available. Homeowners must have income at or below program guidelines in order to be eligible.

A public informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington Public Library, State Bank Room. Deadline for applications is Feb. 22. Complete information is available at the City's website at www.washingtoniowa.net or by request from City Hall, 215 East Washington Street or 319-653-6584.