MERBOK DISASTER REPAIRS

ATTN Village of Solomon Community!

USDA has an application for single family home repairs, available to those impacted by Typhoon Merbok. There is an application, but what qualifies you - is being in the Presidentially Declared disaster. We learned of this opportunity through our Nome Housing Workshop, when USDA was able to speak to this funding availability. This funding will be available until expended. If you need help with the application process- please contact Deilah @ deilah@villageofsolomon.org.

You can also contact USDA directly at melanie.johnson@usda.gov

OR: To apply, complete all the applicable items in the attached 12-E Checklist of Items to Accompany

the Uniform Residential Loan Application and submit the package using one of the options below

(which are listed in no particular order – you choose the option that works best for you):

Option 1: Work with an application packager. See “Working with an Application Packager” located in

Section 1 of this application package for more information.

Option 2: Apply online via eForms. For instructions, see “Transmitting Single Family Housing

Direct Applications via eForms” located in Section 1 of this application package for more

information.

Option 3: Return to a local Rural Development office:

APPLICATION PACKAGER: Lori Tice at ltice@alaskacdc.org

Eligibility: Primary home residence, damage from Merbok,

How can funds be used?

• Disaster-related home repair

expenses, including costs incurred

prior to application

• Site preparation

• The cost to move a manufactured

home to a new location

Here is the link to the application here

Information here