Emergency Repairs Program

Program Overview

The Emergency Repair Program is designed to assist low-income homeowners in Mesquite with repairs to items that pose an imminent threat to the health and/or safety of the homeowner and the surrounding neighborhood. Assistance is available dependent upon availability of funds and on a first come first serve basis. Eligible repairs could include but not limited to:

  • HVAC Systems
  • Water Heaters
  • Gas Leaks
  • Standing Raw Sewage

Emergency Repairs Qualified Contractors


The City of Mesquite Department of Housing and Community Services is seeking qualified contractors for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation - Emergency Repairs Program. The Emergency Repairs Program provides low-income homeowners in Mesquite with repairs to items that pose an imminent threat to the health and/or safety of the homeowner.

The city will maintain a list of qualified contractors for each trade used in the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation - Emergency Repairs Program, generated through an annual solicitation of qualified contractors. Upon conclusion of the solicitation period, each list of trade specific contractors will be randomized and will remain in said order for the current year. Qualified contractors will be selected from the appropriate trade list for repairs as needed under the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation - Emergency Repairs Program.

To become a qualified contractor and be placed on a qualified contractor trade list for the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation - Emergency Repairs Program, please download and complete the Emergency Repairs Contractor Application.

Contact Us

Housing Rehabilitation-Emergency Repairs
Housing & Community Services 
1616 N Galloway Ave
Mesquite, TX 75149
972-329-8332
SGaston@cityofmesquite.com