City Hall and 311 closed Monday

In observance of Memorial Day, City offices and 311 will be closed Monday, May 30, 2016. In addition, residents who usually have Monday trash collection will receive this service on Tuesday, May 31. Residents who usually have Friday trash collection will receive this service Saturday, June 4.

Spring 2016 Southmoreland Voice

We have created our Spring 2016 Southmoreland Newsletter! You probably saw it delivered to your door, but if not, you can grab a copy here.

Spring 2016 Southmoreland Voice

Have a Happy Spring!

Apply now to request Home Repair Program funding!

The City of Kansas City, Missouri is now accepting applications Home Repair Programs, which include the Targeted Home Repair Program, the City Home Repair Program and the Paint Program. The programs assist homeowners with repairs such as roof replacement, plumbing, electrical, barrier removal, and other health and safety improvements. 

Program requirements include: applicants are owner-occupants, own only one single-family property, have not received assistance from this program within the past five years, and meet the household income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Applications will be accepted starting May 1, 2016 continuing until September 31, 2016, or until funds are committed.

Application forms for this program are available online by visiting http://kcmo.gov/neighborhoods/grants-and-assistance/ and clicking “Home Repair” tab. Applications may also be requested at the Neighborhoods and Housing Services Department, Housing Section on the 4th floor of City Hall, 414 E. 12th St., or by calling 816-513-3025.

The Community Development Block Grant, established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, funds these programs. With this grant the Housing Section estimates that at least 275 homeowners will be assisted in 2016-17 program year.