Some Pendleton homes will get much-needed repairs courtesy of the federal government.

Partnering with the cities of Pilot Rock and Adams, Pendleton received a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Business Oregon recently announced.

Grants will be provided to home owners for things like replacing or repairing electrical wiring, heating sources, and water and sewer lines. The grant can also address dry rot, foundation repairs, weatherization needs and handicap accessibility issues.

Chuck Wood, a Pendleton city councilor and a member of the Restore Pendleton committee, said there are 42 homeowners eligible for the grant and 15-20 will receive it.

Homeowners can receive up to $20,000 for their home projects, a majority of which are located in Pendleton or Pilot Rock.

Wood expects the grant funds will be dispersed during early summer 2017.

The goal is to continue to apply for the grant each year to continue to cross off homes from their list, Wood said.