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Home Rehabilitation Programs (HRPs)
The city offers three, free home rehabilitation programs - Code Compliance Assistance Program (CodeCAP, Help for Homes, and Paint-a-Thon (PAT). Programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for repairs to address health, safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, or external/yard code violations. For more information on the programs, see the sections below.
General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria and provide proof of eligibility, regardless of which of the HRP they are applying to:
- Applicant must be the property's owner and occupy the home.
- The home must be a single-family home.
- The home must be located within the city of Thornton boundaries.
- Must have owned the home for over 12 months.
- Must be current on mortgage payments or have paid off the mortgage.
- Must be current on property tax payments.
- Must have homeowner's insurance. If applicable, flood insurance will be necessary.
- At least one person on the deed/mortgage should demonstrate Lawful Presence in the U.S.
- Households must have less than $100,000 in liquid assets1.
- The household and surrounding yard must be safe and accessible2 to city staff and assigned contractors.
- Based on the number of people living in your home, the total annual household gross income3 cannot be more than:
1 person $74,800
2 persons $85,450
3 persons $96,150
4 persons $106,800
5 persons $115,350
6 persons $123,900
7 persons $132,450
8 persons $141,000
1 Cash, checking and savings account balances, short-term investments, stocks, mutual funds, money market accounts, treasury bills, bonds, and Certificates of Deposit.
2 Structurally sound; repairable; safe to enter; sanitary, and free of clutter, debris, pests (including insects and rodents), hazardous and biohazardous materials. The home must be free of vicious or uncontrolled animals, illegal activities, or any other safety-related or code issues.
3The previous 12-month pre-tax (gross) income from all members of the household 18 years or older.
If your household income exceeds the above limits or you do not meet the above outlined criteria, you may not be eligible for assistance.
For more information and to see if you are eligible, contact Community Connections at 720-977-5800 or at Housing@ThorntonCO.gov. If you believe you are eligible for the program, continue with the application process.
Application Process
To apply complete the 2026 Home Rehabilitation Program Application linked below or you can pick up an application at Community Connections at 9471 Dorothy Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229.
Submit your completed application and supporting documentation. A list of required supporting documents is included in the last two pages of the application. An application is not considered complete until the application form and supporting documentation are submitted.
NOTE: Incomplete applications cannot be accepted or processed. Applicants are required to meet with a member of the Community Connections Housing Team for application and document review prior to submittal. Applications received without a Housing Team review will be placed on hold until a review can be arranged. Applicants have 21 business days from the date of submittal to respond to all document and information inquiries and requests made by city staff. If city staff do not receive a response after 21 days, the application will be considered inactive and closed.
2026 Home Rehabilitation Program Application [PDF/392KB]
Solicitud para el Programa de Rehabilitación de Vivienda 2026 [PDF/381KB]
Program personnel review the eligibility of the owner, the property, and the potential project activities through the following steps. You may receive inquiries for additional information and/or documents during this time.
a. Document review
b. Home visit by city staff
c. Environmental review
d. Approval/denial
Help for Homes (H4H) - if approved, what happens next?
a. City staff, along with our partners at Brothers Redevelopment, Inc., conduct a walk-through home assessment with the applicant to determine and prioritize repairs needed.
b. Cost estimates are obtained: includes a home visit by approved contractors to review the potential project, submission of quotes, and contractor hiring.
c. Work scope: once approved by the city, a determination of approved project activities is completed and shared with the homeowner.
d. Project completion: the Housing Team coordinates contractor scheduling and completion of work, including final inspections.
Energy and Water Efficiency Resources
By making a few key upgrades you can see immediate benefits such as reductions in your monthly utility bills, improved indoor air quality, and even increased property values. Here are some ideas that can help you make energy efficiency advances.