PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — Almost 150 thousand dollars is now available for a house repair program in nine Missouri counties.

NECAC was awarded a USDA grant to renovate the homes of qualifying low-income residents.

The work can include roof replacement, new siding, minor plumbing, electrical updates and heating system repairs.

Counties covered by the program are Lewis, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Randolph and Shelby.

For more information, call NECAC at 573-324-6622.