SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend announced it's now accepting applications for the Home Repair Program through Feb. 13.

City officials say the grant program is available to eligible homeowners and occupants whose home is within city limits.

Through the program's eligible repair will be new roofs, determined by inspection.

“We’re excited to offer a new round of home repair grants that focus on roof repairs to extend a home’s lifespan and maintain safety for residents,” said Executive Director of Community Investment, Caleb Bauer.

Eligible residents must meet the following requirements:

• 65 years or older
• Own and live in their home
• Income qualify and be enrolled in the city’s Utility Assistance Program at the time of application

Households not currently enrolled in UAP can call 311 or visit South Bend's website.

If you're interested in applying for the program, you can call 311, or visit the City Service Center in City Hall, to complete pre-screening.

If you meet the initial requirements, you'll be sent an application.

City officials say assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis until all applications are processed or until all available funds are committed, whichever occurs first. 

If you need assistance with the application, you can attend an in-person session at one of the following locations:

• Jan. 7 - 2-5 p.m. at Howard Park (219 S St Louis Blvd)
• Jan. 8 - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Near Northwest Neighborhood Center (1007 Portage Ave)
• Jan. 9 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Forever Learning Institute (54191 N Ironwood Rd.)
• Jan. 12 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Charles Black Center (3419 W Washington St.)
• Jan. 13 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at River Park Library (2022 E Mishawaka Ave.) or Pinhook Park Community Center (2801 Riverside Dr.)
• Jan. 14 - Noon-2 p.m. at One Roof Southeast Neighborhood Center (405 E Dubail Ave.)
• Jan. 15 -11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Kroc Center (900 W Western Ave.)
• Jan. 15 - 3-5 p.m. at the MLK Dream Center (224 College St.)
• Jan. 16 - 1-3 p.m. at the Obrien Center, Room 600 (321 E Walter St.)
• Jan. 20 - Noon-3 p.m. at Portage Senior Commons (133 N William St.)
• Jan. 21 - 1-3 p.m. at the Rum Village Nature Center (2626 S. Gertrude St.)

Additional in-person session opportunities will be updated on the city's website.

You can also find the program application online.