Lee’s Summit Launches Quality Housing Program Wednesday, January 15, 2020 | Views: 143 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases, Development Services News The City of Lee’s Summit is launching a Quality Housing Program, designed to improve the safety and maintenance of all housing in Lee’s Summit. The Quality Housing Program takes a proactive approach to property code compliance through free onsite inspections, outreach and education, and the establishment of a certification program. To participate, property owners or renters within the City can schedule a free inspection to certify a living unit meets...
Community Development Block Grant Application Period Begins Jan. 6, 2020 Thursday, December 19, 2019 | Views: 361 | Categories: Development Services Press Releases The City of Lee’s Summit will accept applications from qualified agencies for funding for the 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program Jan. 6, 2020 through Feb. 7, 2020. The grant funds are provided to the City annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to meet the needs of low-to-moderate income individuals and families, address slum or blight, and meet urgent needs. Application forms and information will be available...
Funds Available for Minor Home Repairs in Lee’s Summit Wednesday, July 17, 2019 | Views: 1281 | Categories: Development Services Press Releases The City of Lee’s Summit is helping low- and moderate-income residents repair their homes. The City is accepting applications now through Aug. 30 for its Minor Home Repair Program, which awards up to $10,000 to qualified residents for certain home repairs and up to $3,000 for private sanitary sewer improvements. The City has reserved $99,000 in funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant....
City of Lee’s Summit Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Tuesday, June 11, 2019 | Views: 1603 | Categories: Development Services Press Releases Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird will issue a proclamation on Tuesday, June 11, recognizing June 15, 2019, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. On June 15, the sculpture in front of Lee’s Summit City Hall will be lit up in purple along with the fountains in Howard Station Park in downtown Lee’s Summit. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected or financially exploited. The City of Lee’s Summit...