FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 7, 2026

For More Information Contact:
Ashley Young
Community and Economic Development Director
660.627.1272

City of Kirksville assistance programs available for home rehabilitation, demolition

(Kirksville, MO) -  Did you know the City of Kirksville offers several assistance programs designed to reduce costs for home rehabilitation and demolition for residents? These programs can help homeowners make necessary improvements at a lower price, which benefits Kirksville as a whole.

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

This program is designed for low- to moderate-income homeowners to address safety and public health code violations, providing funds and reducing the overall costs for necessary house repairs. The program covers the total housing rehabilitation project costs upfront, with 75% to 50% of the total project costs reimbursed by the applicant.

Demolition Loan Program

This program is designed to eliminate residential or commercial structures that are in such disrepair as to constitute a safety concern, and rehabilitation is not a viable option. The program offers property owners who cannot afford to demolish the structure funds to eliminate that portion or all of the structure that is in violation, with the applicant reimbursing the City over time through a loan agreement.

Demolition Grant Program

This program grants up to $10,000 to a property owner for demolition of a blighted residential structure, contingent upon their providing a plan for infill development. This program offers an incentive to property owners to demolish blighted structures, thereby making infill residential development more affordable.

If these City programs could benefit you, head to Kirksville.gov /p/community-and-economic-development to view the applications. Or contact the Community and Economic Development Department on the first floor of City Hall or at 660.627.1272.
 

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