Assistance Programs

City of Falls City 

Housing Abatement/Demolition Assistance Program:  This program focuses on abatement/demolition conducted by the City of Falls City on structures, residential and/or commercial, such that the abatement/demolitions do not impact the availability of affordable housing. Demolition objectives include removing individual blighted properties to eliminate health and safety hazards while mitigating neighborhood property value decline. The program is designed to provide funding to perform abatement of property nuisances and demolition of commercial and residential buildings. Property owners can apply by submitting a completed application to City Hall at 2307 Barada Street.

Sidewalk Improvement Assistance Program: This program is to assist in repairing hazardous sidewalks and provide for the installation of new sidewalks in areas currently without them. While property owners are responsible for maintaining the sidewalks adjacent to their property, this program is intended to assist in providing pedestrian safety, improving the appearance of neighborhoods, and increasing property values. Assistance is available in the form of a grant up to $1500 or loan up to $5000. Property owners can apply by submitting a completed application to City Hall at 2307 Barada Street.

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program: This program provides conditional grant funding from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED) to establish an Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) opportunity.  Eligible homeowners may receive assistance to make structural, mechanical, electrical, weatherization, and plumbing improvements to their homes. 

Eligible repairs are those that will add approximately twenty (20) years to the life expectancy of your home, including:

  • Structural-Foundation, Roof, etc.
  • Mechanical-Furnace, Air Conditioning
  • Water Heater
  • Electrical - Wiring, Fuse Boxes
  • Plumbing
  • Weatherization- Windows, Doors,
  • Insulation, Siding, Etc.
  • General Maintenance- Kitchens, Bathrooms, Etc.
  • Handicapped Accessibility- Ramps, Bathrooms, Etc.
  • Relieve Overcrowding
  • Safety of Code Deficiencies
  • Lead-Based Paint Mitigation

Applicant and contractor inquiries can be answered by contacting Ryan Bauman at Southeast Nebraska Development District (SENDD): (402) 907-2030 | rbauman@sendd.org

Health & Human Services

800-383-4278 CALL IN ONLY OR www.accessnebraska.ne.gov

SENCA

402-245-5284
Richardson County Courthouse
1700 Stone St.
Falls City NE  68355

OPPD/Red Cross

888-890-9569
(state that you live in Richardson County)

2-1-1 Nebraska/Southwest Iowa

Dial 211

Family Assistance Program

402-934-0999
Omaha, NE

(Pediatric Cancer)

Nebraska Public Service Commission

402-471-3101
Lincoln, NE

Veterans Service Office

402-245-3722
Richardson County Courthouse
1700 Stone St.
Falls City NE  68355

Falls City Ministerial Association

402-245-6111

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