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Our Purpose
The City of Independence Neighborhood and Housing Services Division is the foundation for dynamic approaches in sustaining and revitalizing Independence Neighborhoods. The Division maintains, creates and administers housing and neighborhood development programs and policies to support, strengthen, and sustain Independence neighborhoods.
What We Provide to the City of Independence
The Neighborhood and Housing Services Division develops, strengthens, and sustains polices to encourage neighborhood development and services within the City of Independence. This Division works with neighborhood groups and sub-recipients to effectively allocate Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships funds, creates neighborhood plans, and develops policies to address neighborhood issues, fosters neighborhood organizations, and serves as a liaison between citizen and city departments, and promotes neighborhood beautification. The Division uses a variety of community planning and policy skills to take action toward these objectives.
The Neighborhood and Housing Services Division is dedicated to:
Preserving neighborhood quality of life;
Fostering community;
Assisting neighborhood organizations;
Creating effective policies and programs;
Promoting
neighborhood safety
Facing Mortgage Foreclosure? There are options! Visit a local group's website dedicated to providing Foreclosure Prevention information and services at:
www.kcforeclosurehelp.org
Don't be a victim of Foreclosure Rescue Scams! Important information is available from the FDIC at:
www.fdic.gov/foreclosureprevention
Download their brochure
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Neighborhood Resource Guide - A handbook for Neighborhood Association Leaders
We recommend the First Suburbs website for home rehabilitation ideas and local initiatives at:
www.marc.org/firstsuburbs/
Green Remodeling Idea Book Download
Community Development Block Grant Substantial Amendment to PY 2009-10
Public Comment Requested by Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Greater Kansas City Metro Area Continuum of Care 2009 One Year Action Plan
Homeless Services through the Greater Kansas City Metro Area Continuum of Care 2009 One Year Action Plan
The Mortgage Crisis
There is a lot of talk about foreclosure these days....
Planning on Rehabbing Your Home?
The City of Independence Neighborhood and Housing Services Division may be able to help.
The City of Independence is Constructing New Houses in Western Independence!
First Suburbs Home Equity Loan Program
Do you need help with...
Finding Housing?
Emergency Shelter?
Utility Assistance?
Daycare?
Emergency Home Repairs?
Legal Aid?
Tax Abatement?
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