Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) The city of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Valley Water District are collaborating to offer the Drip Repair & Intervention Program to qualifying resident homeowners to assist with remediation of active water leaks at residential homes, until grant funds are depleted. Homeowners may receive up to $7,500 in financial assistance for repairs. The qualifications:
- The home must be located within the city of Las Vegas jurisdiction.
- The household’s annual income must be less than 80 percent of the area median income (currently capped at $76,150 for household of four or $53,350 for single occupant).
- The home must be the primary residence of the homeowner.
- Funding must be used to repair water leaks at the home, including leaks from the on-site service line that connects homes to water meters.
Funding for the $500,000 program is provided by the Las Vegas Valley Water District through the Excessive Use Charge paid by the utility’s highest water users. The homeowner and city Neighborhood Services staff together obtain three repair estimates and choose a licensed, registered contractor to complete the repairs. The city pays the contractor directly from the program funding when the work is completed.
To apply, go online to https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/HCD-LASVEGASNV/Participant.