Program Process
- Download (Click here to apply for Building Blocks)
- Initial inspection and pictures of the improvement area by Housing Staff
- Notice to Proceed Letter mailed (Includes project timeline, requirements, etc.)
- Participant Completes project(s) within the timeline
- Final inspection and pictures of the project(s) passed
- Participant submits a rebate request form with receipts
- Rebate Award Letter and check are mailed to participant
Participant Requirements
- Must be a property owner (or tenant with written permission of property owner) of a Grand Prairie single-family residence, built prior to 2003
- Must furnish a completed application and W-9 form
- Participants are eligible to participate in multiple eligible approved projects at one time on the same application
- The County Appraisal District (Dallas or Tarrant) appraised market value of the property must be less than $300,000
Examples of eligible projects
- Exterior siding and soffit repair and replacement
- Window replacement
- Exterior door replacement
- Garage door replacement and associated equipment
- Addition/replacement of roof turbines and ventilators
- Exterior painting
- Installation/replacement of gutters
- Replacement/repair of driveways and patios
- Fence repair and replacement*
- Solar screens
- Replacement/addition of turf, shrubs and trees
- Tree trimming (Owner Required to remove all brush once completed)
- New/replacement irrigation
- Sprinkler controller repair/replacement
*Must include exterior fence(s). Rebate limited to the cost associated with repairing or replacing the exterior fence(s). Example: Total fence repair is $4,000 of which $500 is for repair of external fences. The rebate will be limited to $500 which is less than 25% of the total cost.
Examples of ineligible projects
- New pools, hot tubs, spas and water features
- Any landscaping plan that includes the following:
- Plants that are not native or naturalized
- Irrigation system that does not allow plants to become established under current water restrictions at the time of plan approval; may require drip irrigation or soaker hoses
- Repair or replacement of sprinkler systems lacking digital controllers with functional rain and temperature sensors
- Detached accessory structures
- Garage conversions
- Carports
- Exterior improvements or other items covered by the HOA
- Projects covered, even in part, by insurance
- Any project started before receiving your Notice to Proceed is ineligible for the rebate (this includes deposits, down payments and purchased items)
