Homeowner applications accepted for BUB

Program helps homeowners who meet income requirements

The Community Development Department will begin accepting homeowner applications next Tuesday for the inaugural Brush-Up Bartlesville event.

The outreach program, which is a collaboration between the Community Development Department and community partners and volunteers, is designed to assist low-income residents by offering exterior home painting services.

Applications for the event may be picked up from Community Development on the second floor of City Hall, 401 S. Johnstone Ave., beginning May 2. The deadline to turn in applications is May 10.

Homeowners must meet the following criteria to qualify:

• Own and live in the home you are requesting be painted
• Title to property must be in the applicant’s name
• Be unable to afford painting costs (applicant MUST meet income requirements – see table)
• Home must be in need of paint
•  Home must be located within Bartlesville city limits
• Must have active insurance policy on the home
• All property taxes and liens on the property must be paid in full
• Home and all surfaces to be painted must be structurally sound