Community Development Block Grant

The City of Sherman’s Neighborhood Services Office administers the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Community Development Block Grant programs for residents of the City of Sherman.

This program is designed to provide assistance to low-moderate income homeowners in the City of Sherman. The assistance would be directed to those who need basic repair services to bring the home to a standard of health and safety. Services range from repairing rotten porches to updating deteriorated plumbing and electrical services.

The program can also address home-related health and safety issues for our low-moderate income citizens, such as building wheelchair ramps and handrails.

First-time Home Ownership Closing Costs Program

The City works with local mortgage lenders to provide a portion of the closing costs to low-moderate income homebuyers who are purchasing their first home located within the City of Sherman.

In the last two years, this program has helped 36 families purchase their first home.

• Must be first-time home buyer
• Home to be purchased is within the city limits of Sherman
• Income not to exceed limits provided by HUD

• Underwriting fee
• Survey
• Title policy
• Attorney / title fee
• Appraisal
• Closing fee
• Filing / courier / report
• Termite inspection

Ask your lender to contact the Neighborhood Services Office at (903) 892-7227 to see if you qualify for this program.

Other programs

The Community Development Block Grant also supports:

• Local public transportation provider (TAPS)
• City of Sherman’s Emergency Rx program
• Youth activities
• Local shelters for the homeless
• Local shelters for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

Please call (903) 892-7227 or contact the Neighborhood Service Coordinator for additional information.