BTX Home Improvement Rebate Program

Program Details

The BTX Home Improvement Program was created to assist Burleson homeowners with the financial burden of caring for older homes in the City. 
 

Program Goals

  • Encourage reinvestment in residential neighborhoods
  • Positively affect the value of the City's housing stock
  • Lower the financial hurdle for property owners to make significant improvements to their homes
  • Quality housing stock to encourage relocation of businesses
  • Demonstrate strong commitment by the City to reinvest in mature residential neighborhoods.
  1. requirements and process
  2. eligibility
  3. rebate information
  4. Forms and documents

Program Requirements

  • Single family houses, duplexes, townhomes, and condominiums within Burleson city limits 
  • Houses 25 years or older
  • Owner-occupied at the time of application 
  • Current on all state, federal, and local taxes at the time of application
  • The County Appraisal District appraised total value of the home must be less than or equal to 70% of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) single-family mortgage limit the county for the current year the application is made

Application Requirements and Process

  • Application must be made through the Neighborhood Services Department prior to any work commencing on the project
  • If the application is approved, the applicant must sign an incentive contract 
  • Inspection of proposed project by City staff
  • Upon execution of incentives contract, applicant must pay all taxes owed on the home for the term of the contract
  • If applicant meets all program requirements, rebate payment will be issued in accordance with terms of incentive contract