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 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.
The application cycle is closed. Updates for next year will be posted here.
1 person
$57,400
5 persons
$88,600
2 persons
$65,600
6 persons
$95,150
3 persons
$73,800
7 persons
$101,700
4 persons
$82,000
8 persons
$108,250
For a full list of requirements click here(PDF, 83KB).
Completed program applications will be accepted until March 29,2024. 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, 125KB)
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.
The city at any time, without prior notice, and at its sole discretion, may modify or eliminate this program. State and local grants are ordinarily taxable for federal income purposes. If awarded, the City will report the grant to the IRS and send you a Federal IRS Form 1099. Please consult a tax professional if you have questions about any possible tax liability you may incur.