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July 22, 2008 Eleven properties in Davenport are seeing new life through the City of Davenport's Housing Assistance to Preserve and Protect Our Established Neighborhoods (HAPPEN) program. Since January 2008 three properties completed the program, having achieved owner occupancy status, and eight projects have finished the construction phase. Created in 2005, HAPPEN encourages the renewal and re-occupancy of abandoned structures in the city of Davenport. To reach its goals, HAPPEN offers a financial incentive to owners and potential owners of abandoned properties. Applicants can receive a rebate of 40% of approved project costs, up to $30,000 to rehabilitate a structure into an owner occupied home. Since its inception over $500,000 has been allocated to projects. "Rehabbing properties is something we've done before," says applicant Jan Whittington regarding her property on 49th street, "It's nice to do a rehab for ourselves. A lot of love and hard work went into it and I think we're going to enjoy it here for a long time." As abandoned structures, these projects may require more than the usual home renovation; many have experienced years of neglect and exposure to the elements making the renovation process a unique one. But the result of the hard work is unmistakable. What were once housing eyesores are now back on the road to becoming owner occupied homes and it often times has a positive effect on the surrounding homes and neighborhood. "HAPPEN can help to get the ball rolling." comments Candice Graf, Housing Renewal Coordinator for the City of Davenport, "After a property is renovated you often times see more residents reinvesting in their properties by undertaking home improvement projects." Funding is still available through the HAPPEN program. Potential applicants are encouraged to click on the link below or visit City Hall for a list of HAPPEN eligible properties, additional details regarding the program and an application. The City of Davenport Housing Renewal Coordinator, Candice Graf, can also be contacted at 563-888-3380 regarding the program. Click Here for Detailed Information on the HAPPEN Program Jennifer A. Nahra Communications Director (563) 326-6151 |
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