(KLZA)-- Applications are being accepted now for Community Development Block Grant Funds for housing rehabilitation in Falls City. 

Tom Bliss, Executive Director of the Southeast Nebraska Development District reviewed an application for the funds during the September 18th City Council meeting. The $252,000 grant would include $20,000 for construction management, $12,000 for inspection services and $20,000 for administering the grant. 

Application forms are available at City Hall and are due back by October 6.  20 pre-applications had already been submitted by the 18th.

The Council approved applying for the grant funds following a public hearing on the 18th.  

If the grant funds are awarded to the City, successful applicants for the funding would we required to stay in the home for five years.