Northeast News
May 3, 2012

With spring in full swing, the City of Kansas City, Mo., will once again make its Paint Program available to homeowners. Last year, the Paint Program provided free paint and supplies to more than 300 qualifying homeowners.

“This program helps improve our neighborhoods by assisting homeowners who need a little help with the upkeep of their property,” said Doug Bossert, section manager of the Housing and Human Services Division, which manages the Paint Program. “Qualified homeowners receive high-quality exterior paint for their homes at no cost.”

Eligible residents must complete an application to receive paint, primer, caulking and other supplies related to the painting of their home. Total cost of the paint supplies cannot exceed $500.

Other requirements include:
•Be a resident of Kansas City, Mo.
•Own and live in the property to be painted
•Own only one property
•Meet annual household income guidelines, which include:
– One person – $41,100
– Two people – $46,950
– Three people – $52,800
– Four people – $58,650
– Five people – $63,350
– Six people – $68,050
– Seven people – $72,750
– Eight or more people – $77,450

 In addition, paint recipients must make all necessary repairs and properly prepare their home for painting prior to receiving their supplies. After an inspector determines a house is ready to be painted, a voucher will be awarded to the recipients, which allows them to choose an in-store color of Porter paint; no color matching will be done.

To download an application, visit http://www.kcmo.org/idc/groups/housing/documents/housing/ocs879231-099072.pdf.

For more information or to request an application via mail, call the Housing and Human Services Division, (816) 513-3025.