San Luis Obispo Emergency Home Repair Grant

City of San Luis Obispo Community Development (CDBG)

Available Emergency Repair

About This Program

Provides emergency repair grants for owner-occupied homes with urgent health and safety hazards for very low-income households in San Luis Obispo. Covers immediate threats such as electrical hazards, water heater failure, roof leaks, and similar emergencies.

Grant covers 100% of eligible emergency repairs up to maximum

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Grant up to $10,000 for emergency repairs
  • Income at or below 50% AMI required
  • Must pose immediate threat to health/safety
  • Owner-occupied homes in city limits
  • No repayment required

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(805) 781-7170

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling, priority for urgent health and safety issues

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