The City’s Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program, Downpayment Assistance Program (DPA), and Homeowner Repair and Upgrade Program are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1611(a), only individuals lawfully present in the United States are eligible for any Federal public benefit such as the City’s CDBG-funded programs. As such, the City is required to verify the lawful presence of all applicants for the CDBG-funded programs with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) through the Systematic Alien Verification and Eligibility (SAVE) system.

To apply for any of the City’s CDBG-funded programs, you must provide one of the approved documents that verifies you are lawfully present in the U.S. After receipt of this information, City staff will verify your legal residency status through the SAVE system.

If you have any questions about this eligibility requirement, please contact housing@gaithersburgmd.gov.
The City of Gaithersburg is partnering with Rebuilding Together Montgomery County (RTMC) to provide free home repair services to income-eligible City residents. If you live in the City of Gaithersburg, meet the income requirements, and own a home, you may qualify.

 Household Size
 Maximum Allowable Income
 1 $74,800
 2 $85,450
 3 $96,150
 4 $106,800
 5 $115,350
 6 $123,900
 7 $132,450 
 8 $141,000

Community Development Block Grant funds provide free home repairs and accessibility modifications year-round to ensure City homeowners can remain safely and independently in their homes. Repairs may include, but are not limited to:

  • Accessibility modifications.
  • Energy efficiency upgrades.
  • Weatherization.
  • HVAC systems.
  • Plumbing and electrical repairs.
  • Roof repair.