Home repairs included any type of electrical, plumbing, heating or cooling issues.

The city said they can help low-income residents by offering low interest loans of 3 percent and forgivable loans up to $65,000 that can be repaid or deferred over 30 years.

The loans can also be used for energy conservation, accessibility or lead hazard control.

In order to qualify: · You must own and have occupied the house for a minimum of three years prior to applying for assistance. · Your home must be within El Paso city limits. · Your home value cannot exceed $121,000 after repairs. · The house must be in repairable condition. · Your family income and size must fall within the following guidelines;

The annual household income may not exceed the following guidelines Family Size Maximum Income 1 Person $26,050 2 Persons $29,800 3 Persons $33,500 4 Persons $37,200 5 Persons $40,200

You can call the Housing Program Division at 915-541-4639.