The Residential Driveway Grant is for income-qualified Merriam households (all persons living at the residence) with gravel driveways or driveways that are in need of repair or replacement.
This is a city-funded project and is designed to assist households whose 2021 income falls within the guidelines for Very Low Income as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Qualified homeowners are eligible for a 100% assistance with a new driveway.
The City of Merriam will coordinate with a licensed contractor to perform the repair/replacement of your driveway.
1 person
$48,550
5 persons
$74,850
2 persons
$55,450
6 persons
$80,400
3 persons
$62,400
7 persons
$85,950
4 persons
$69,300
8 persons
$91,500
For a full list of requirements click here(PDF, 131KB).
Completed program applications will be accepted between October 3, 2022 to December 30, 2022. Assistance will be provided on a first-come basis until the program funds are allocated. The City is currently accepting applications.
Click here to download an application(PDF, 206KB)
Please submit your completed application in person, by mail, fax or online.
After receiving the application and determining income eligibility, city staff will inspect and determine if the driveway qualifies for the program and the extent of the driveway repair/replacement. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received
The city will put the driveway out for bid, with all other driveways in the program. The property owner must approve the driveway design prior to it going out for bid. The city will engage and manage the driveway contractor. The city will attempt to give the property owner reasonable notice of when the work will begin.