More properties could soon be eligible for two home improvement grant programs in Prairie Village. The Prairie Village City Council during a council committee of the whole discussion on Dec. 4 agreed to increase the maximum average home value for properties qualifying for the city’s exterior grant program, which aims to incentivize homeowners to beautify their property. In addition, the city offers sustainability grants for homeowners looking to decrease their properties’ environmental impact. In addition, the council is weighing whether to increase the overall budgets for both the exterior and sustainability grant programs, as well as create an annual schedule that could allow for a second round of grants next year. The exterior grant program, created in 2008, aims to “encourage homeowners to invest in their home’s curb appeal,” according to city documents. Some eligible projects for the exterior grant program include improvements to lighting, concrete, foundations, gutters, roofs and garage doors. The sustainability grant program aims to “encourage residents to reduce their carbon footprint” by completing energy efficiency projects. Some eligible projects for the sustainability grant program include improvements to air conditioning, solar panels, furnaces, water heating equipment, windows, doors, skylights and insulation.
Source: Prairie Village Post
