HOME IMPROVEMENT & PRESERVATION PROGRAM (HIPP)

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About HIPP:


The Home Improvement & Preservation Program for the 21-22 Fiscal Year is now closed.


HIPP provides an all-inclusive repair and rehabillitation program for eligible single-family owner-occupied housing units in the City of Dallas. It is a comprehensive program with the purpose of making needed improvements and preserving affordable housing. HIPP offers two programs: Major Rehabilitation and Housing Reconstruction.


  • Major Rehabilitation Program: The level of assistance for the Rehabilitation Program is limited to the amount required to address the rehabilitation work scope as defined by the city. This involves a low-cost, forgivable loan to the homeowner that won’t exceed the maximum allowable funding level of $50,000.  
  • Housing Reconstruction Program: Housing Reconstruction Program provides the homeowner with a new home on their current property and assistance is provided in the form of a loan. The homeowner must certify annually the home is not for sale and is their primary residence until the loan is repaid to the city in full. This program is by referral only by city staff. 

The Department of Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization presented an overview of the preservation programs to the Housing and Homlessness Solutions (HHS) Committee on April 26, 2021. To learn more about the HIPP, Targeted Rehab Program (TRP), and Healthy Homes Lead Reduction (HHLR) please watch the video below, or view the full HHS Council Committee meeting on the Dallas City News Network. On September 9, 2021, amendments to HIPP were approved and Dallas City Council adopted the current Comprehensive Housing Policy.


 






Eligibility Requirements:

For information on Eligibility Requirements please download the program information in English or in Spanish.  

  • The homeowner must have clear title to the property and have owned the home for at least six (6) months before applying. 
  • The property must be the homeowner’s primary residence.
  • The homeowner must not be delinquent in the payment of property taxes or must have an active, non-delinquent payment plan with the county tax office, and may not have any liens on the property, except those associated with a first mortgage.
  • The home must be located within city limits of Dallas, Texas.
  • The homeowner must demonstrate they can obtain standard property insurance satisfactory to the City and will maintain it for the term of the loan.
  • Priority for all programs will be given to homeowners who have never participated in a City home repair program. Homes that have been reconstructed by the City will not be eligible for further assistance.



How to Apply:


Homeowners who have applied, City Staff will process fully completed applications in the order received. Please give us time to review the applications submitted. 





Required Supporting Information:

Homeowner must supply:


  • Application form fully filled-out and signed by Applicant and Co-Applicant  
  • Copy of current mortgage statement   
  • Copy of DEED 
  • Homeowner Insurance; Please attach the Declaration Page  
    • If you do not have homeowner insurance, you will need to  have it in place if qualified  

All household members must supply:  


  • Copy of non-expired government issued ID  
    • Driver’s License, State Identification Card or Passport for everyone 18+   
  • Copy of Birth Certificate (for minors only)  
  • Copy of Social Security card  
    • Or the letter issued showing you have applied for your Social Security card or an ID that has your SSN on it  
  • Copy of (1) month current checking/savings bank statements  
    •  ALL pages included for each account, with non-redacted information 

Income Supporting information: (Submit all that apply):


  • Copy of (1) month of most recent paycheck stubs  
    • (Monthly) One pay stub (Bi-weekly/Semi Monthly) 2 paystubs (Weekly) 4 pay stubs  
  • Copy of most recent (2) two years of federal tax returns   
    • Signed; for SELF-EMPLOYED ONLY  
  • Copy of current pension letter/annuity letter  
    • Must have current calendar year listed   
  • Copy of Social Security/Supplemental Security Award Letter   
    • For current calendar year   
  • Copy of Unemployment Statement of Wages & Potential  
    • Benefit from TWC  
    • For current calendar year   
  • Court ordered child support statement   


Additional Supporting Items:


  • Copy of divorce decree; if applicable   
    • ALL pages included   
  • Copy of death certificate; if applicable  
  • Copy of school registration   
    • For children attending college and who reside in the home when not at school


HIPP@dallascityhall.com     |     214-670-3644     |     www.dallascityhall.com/HIPP