Financial Relief Available for April 19 Tornado Victims
Do you still have loss from the April 19 tornado?
The National Association of REALTORS® has provided a grant for affected residents! This program is for housing relief only and does not cover loss of clothing, appliances, equipment, vehicles.
- Mortgage or rental costs during displacement
- Hotel expense from being displaced
Download the disaster relief application
Once you’ve completed it, turn it in at the Shawnee Board of REALTORS®, 405-273-6113 or email ShawneeBoard@gmail.com. If you have any questions, I’ll do my best to help!
Deadline to apply is July 10, 2023.
The Oklahoma Housing Foundation is also accepting grant applications for deposits and repairs. This may fill some gaps not covered by the national relief foundation grant.
Download the OHF grant application
They say to allow up to five business days for the review of the grant application. A member of the Oklahoma Housing Foundation will contact you through your co-signing REALTOR® within this timeframe if you are eligible.
No deadline to apply.
Families whose homes were damaged and were left uninhabitable during the April 19 and 20 severe weather outbreak are eligible to apply for an up to $1,500 grant through Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency’s Richard S. Lillard Emergency Housing Assistance Fund.
Eligible uses:
- Payment of one month’s rent
- Rental deposits
- Utility deposits
- Hotel accommodations
For more info and to apply for a grant, click here and call 405-419-8196.
If you need any help or have questions, just let us know!
Steve@SoldonShawnee.com
405-585-6580
