CDBG & HOME

The City of Joplin receives an annual allocation of CDBG and HOME funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purposes of providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities for persons of low and moderate income. Previous projects have included facade grants, new construction of housing, rehabilitation of dilapidated housing, infrastructure improvements, and public service grants to area non-profits. Please see the below slideshow for a glimpse at previous and current CDBG and HOME activities. If you are in need of assistance, please contact Thomas Walters at (417) 624-0820 ext. 539 or use one of our partner links on the left-hand side of the page.

Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity New Construction

The City of Joplin partners with Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity to provide newly constructed housing for families. The pictured home is located at 819 Picher.
Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity New Construction

This home, located at 2515 Picher, was constructed through the City of Joplin and Habitat for Humanity's long-standing partnership.
ESC New Construction

Economic Security Corporation and the City of Joplin partner to develop new housing to sell to income eligible home buyers.
Facade Improvement Program - 528 S. Main

The City of Joplin's Facade Rehabilitation program provides funding up to $37,500 or 50% of project cost (whichever is lower) for exterior improvements to buildings in the Sunshine Lamp Historic Distr
Facade Improvement Program - 528 S. Main

Pictured is 528 S. Main after rehabilitation completion.
ESC Home Rehabilitation

Economic Security Corporation and the City of Joplin partner to rehabilitate owner-occupied housing. The picture shown here is before improvements.
ESC Home Rehabilitation

The above photo is after improvements to the home on the previous slide
ESC Home Rehabilitation

The above is a before photo of an ESC Rehabilitation project.
ESC Home Rehabilitation

The above photo is after improvements to the home on the previous slide.

CDBG & HOME

Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity New Construction

Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity New Construction

ESC New Construction

Facade Improvement Program - 528 S. Main

Facade Improvement Program - 528 S. Main

ESC Home Rehabilitation

ESC Home Rehabilitation

ESC Home Rehabilitation

ESC Home Rehabilitation