• HOUSING REHABILITATION through local, state and Federal grant programs. Most grants are open to home-owner occupied residences meeting various other qualifications according to grant source.

• GRANT ADMINSTRATION for state and local programs such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME (HUD pass-through funds for home owner assistance), and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) to address homelessness.

• NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION TAX REBATE general program administrative support including pre-application conferences, application processing, pre-certification file preparation and owner communication liaison. 

 • CODE ENFORCEMENT of City ordinances regarding nuisances, zoning and building code issues related to outdoor property use and maintenance. Citizen reports are confidential.  Inspectors will need a correct street address where the condition of concern is located.

• NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH for problem-solving which requires coordination with other city departments, community agencies and neighborhood groups to develop goals, strategies and action plans for neighborhood clean up and revitalization.

Neighborhood Services is under the supervision of Judy Irvin, who coordinates the work of five regular employees: a full-time Housing Rehabilitation Specialist, one full-time Code Enforcement Officer, one part-time Code Enforcement Officer, an Administrative Assistant and temporary seasonal workers as needed.

City of Salina – Judy Irvin (judy.irvin@salina.org)    
Neighborhood Services Division
300 W. Ash Street, 105B
Salina, Kansas 67402-0736

785.309.5760 (Voice)
785.309-5761 (Fax)