Exterior Paint Grants
		CEDO offers exterior paint grants for property owners and tenants in Burlington's Enterprise Community, King Street Neighborhood, and the Lakeside Community. For property eligibility, click here to view a printable PDF version of the Housing Program Target Neighborhood Map. For the printable version, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.  If you do not have a current copy of this free software, you can download it now.  Paint grants are available each year from May to September or as long as funds are available.

Who is eligible?

The Paint Program covers a portion of the cost of paint only to income-eligible property owners and tenants on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Property owners and/or tenants must meet income guidelines. Eligible properties with 7 or less rental units will be considered for the program.

The Paint Program covers only a portion of the cost of paint and does not include painting supplies. The property owner(s) is responsible for paying a portion of the paint costs, including taxes. Paint Program Awards will be as follows:

• Owner-Occupied Single Family House will receive up to $500.00 total
• Owner-Occupied Residential Rental Property with less than 7 units will receive up to $500.00 total
• Residential Rental Property with less than 7 units will receive ½ the cost of the paint or up to $500.00, whichever is less

Participants are responsible for purchasing all other supplies and for labor.

Get on board now for the 2008 painting season! Get your Essential Maintenance Practices certification now. You or your painter must have this certification to get free paint.

To request an application, contact:

Lisa Chicoine, Housing Program Specialist
802·865·7183

Completed applications should be submitted to: Lisa Chicoine, CEDO, Room 32, City Hall, 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401.

Page last updated April 24, 2008