(KLZA)--The Pawnee City Council learned this week the City has been approved for $252,000 in Community Development Block Grant for housing rehabilitation.

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development approved the funding, which is anticipated to be enough for eight rehab projects.

Applications for the funds will be available at City Hall.  To be eligible, household income must be at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income within the City of Pawnee City.