Residential NEZ Interactive Map

The NEZ Program and these boundaries were approved by council on January 22, 2020. Homeowners or landlords of single-family units residing within these boundaries may apply to the program through the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization. To be eligible, homeowners must earn below 120% of the area median income. Teachers, librarians, healthcare practitioners, healthcare support, firefighters, and police officers may qualify earning below 140% of the area median income. Landlords may also qualify for the program if they agree to an affordability period capping tenant income at 60% of the area median income. Developers of new homes may also qualify if they agree to sell to a buyer who would otherwise qualify for the program. Qualified residents who are approved for the program and invest at least $5,000 into their home will qualify for a freeze on city taxes, meaning any increased property values caused by the repair or the market will not cause the city portion of their taxes to increase. Households receiving repair assistance from city programs, charitable organizations, or other services will also qualify for the tax freeze. This map shows the approved boundaries of the NEZ program, which were determined using the Comprehensive Housing Policy, demographic data, parcel condition data, and feedback from council members and residents for use in interactive online maps for residents and developers.