Paxton, IL · Ford County
Storm Recovery Assistance Grant Application
Paxton homeowners and renters use this application to request help with cleanup, storm repairs, and replacing damaged appliances or belongings.
What this form is
This application lets Paxton homeowners and renters request storm recovery assistance for eligible cleanup, repairs, and ruined appliances or belongings. Applicants can request direct payment to a contractor or store for quoted work, reimbursement for costs already paid, or both. The City requires an ERS damage assessment before approving a grant, and a City grant agreement must be signed before payment.
Who needs it
Paxton homeowners and renters seeking assistance for storm damage to their home, cleanup, repairs, appliances, or belongings should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the certification, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Storm Recovery Assistance Grant Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the household, storm damage, insurance, and requested assistance sections, then sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Gather residence and ownership or lease proof, plus applicable quotes, receipts, insurance information, and optional Enhanced Grant eligibility documents.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Paxton storm recovery grant?
- The application is for homeowners and renters seeking help for storm damage to their home. Renters may claim cleanup of their unit and their own belongings, but not building repairs.
- What documents should I attach?
- Attach proof you lived at the damaged address, proof of ownership or a lease, and an insurance decision letter or indicate that you have no insurance. Include quotes for Track A, receipts for Track B, and income or benefit proof if requesting the Enhanced Grant.
- Do I need a notary for the Storm Recovery Assistance Grant Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Storm Recovery Assistance Grant Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Storm Recovery Assistance Grant Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.