Program Information
The City of Bell Gardens is introducing a new CDBG Residential Rehabilitation Program, a federally funded initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program is designed to improve the safety, livability, and affordability of housing for low- and moderate-income households while supporting HUD’s broader goal of developing viable communities through decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities.
All program activities must meet at least one of HUD’s national objectives, which include benefiting low- and moderate-income residents, eliminating slums and blight, or addressing urgent community needs. The program focuses on preserving and improving affordable housing, preventing neighborhood deterioration, enhancing community infrastructure, and supporting economic stability.
Through this program, the City of Bell Gardens provides grant funding—subject to availability—to assist eligible homeowners with necessary home repairs.
- Grant amounts are up to $30,000 for single-family homes and $20,000 per unit for multi-family properties.
- City representatives help guide participants through the process by assessing needed repairs, coordinating with contractors, and managing project implementation.
- The program is intended for households earning 80% or less of the Los Angeles County median income, and
- All household members aged 18 and older must have their income documented.
- Income limits vary based on household size and are updated annually
Overall, the CDBG Residential Rehabilitation Program helps residents maintain safe and healthy homes while strengthening neighborhood stability and overall community well-being.


Eligibility Details
To participate in this program:
- Eligible participants must live within city limits, AND
- All household members must meet federal citizenship or eligible immigration status requirements.
The program supports a range of health, safety, and code-related improvements, including:
- Roofing, plumbing, electrical work
- Ceilings, painting, insulation, water heaters, windows and doors, ADA accessibility upgrades
- Required installations such as smoke detectors and ground-fault interrupters
Room additions are not eligible under this program.
Pre-Eligibility Interest Form
To get started, all interested applicants must first complete a Pre-Eligibility Form. This initial step helps determine whether you may qualify to proceed with the full application process.
Please follow this link to fill out the form: Pre-Eligibility Form