Shape Up for Veterans Program 
Onondaga County Community Development

Fact Sheet
Application

Criteria for Eligibility

• Household income must be below HUD guidelines, based on the # of people living in home. Ex; Family of 2, < $56,900.
• Property taxes and Mortgage must be current
• Must have current Homeowners Insurance Policy. Flood Insurance if located in flood plain

Key Points

• Grant amount up to a max of $15,000.
• Approval does not automatically entitle grant recipient the maximum grant. Determined by Community Development Inspector
• Eligible repairs; roofs, porches, foundations, stairs, mechanical systems etc. Not designed for cosmetic updates (ex; granite countertops)
• 5 year lien placed on home. Must repay if home is sold prior to satisfaction of lien
• Work performed by Community Development approved contractors and Lead certified by the EPA
• Community Development inspectors assigned to case for duration of job.