WHAT TYPES OF ASSISTANCE ARE AVAILABLE?
Columbia County has recently been awarded funds through the Community Development Block Grant-Emergency Assistance Program (CDBG-EAP) that will assist households with flood and/or tornado damage. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no cost to fill out an application and all information submitted is strictly confidential.
These funds are granted to the eligible applicants; therefore, no funds need to be paid back to the County! These funds are for eligible disaster related expenses that have not been paid for at this time, such as furnace or water heater replacement and these funds can be used to reimburse an applicant for disaster related work already completed if supporting documentation can be provided.
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ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIESCDBG-EAP funds may be used to address damage caused by the disaster, including:
- Repair of disaster related damage to the dwelling unit, including repair or replacement of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems
- Drywall or other structural components
- CDBG-EAP funds may be used to reimburse owners for repairs that have been made in direct response to the disaster for up to 50% of the pre-market equalized assessed value
CDBG-EAP funds may not be used for:
- Repairs or other costs covered by insurance or other federal or state assistance
- Cleaning
- Replacement of furniture, food, clothing or other personal items
- Any repairs not directly related to the disaster
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ARE THERE ANY LOAN FEES THAT APPLY?No. There are no fees charged to the homeowner for the Emergency Assistance Program.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE?
- Residents of Columbia County with eligible damage
- Must have household income that doesn't exceed the income limits established for Columbia County (80% of the County Median Income)
The following are the income limits for the program:
| Family Size |
Income Limit |
| 1 |
$37,900 |
| 2 |
$43,300 |
| 3 |
$48,750 |
| 4 |
$54,150 |
| 5 |
$58,500 |
| 6 |
$62,800 |
| 7 |
$67,150 |
| 8 |
$71,500 |
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WILL A LIEN BE PLACED ON MY PROPERTY?
No. These funds are granted to those that qualify.
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HOW DO I APPLY?
2. Complete the application form. If needed, program staff will assist you in completing your application.
CDBG-EAP Application Form (PDF)
3. Return application to:
Stacy Griswold
c/o MSA Professional Services, Inc.
201 Corporate Drive
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Email: sgriswold@msa-ps.com
Phone: 1.800.552.6330
Fax: 920.887.4250
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CDBG SPECIAL NOTES
If you have a child that is six years of age or younger, it is recommended and encouraged that he or she be tested for lead levels in their blood.
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THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM.
WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
"This publication and/or the activities described herein were funded by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Housing."