The City of Olathe provides several housing programs to eligible homeowners including the Deferred Loan Program which is designed to address current building code violations, upgrade major systems and utilize energy-related improvements, the Emergency Repair Program is for repairs that affect health and safety, the Exterior Maintenance Program assists homeowners who are financially unable to make the necessary repairs after being cited with a code violation; Elderly Homeowner Assistance for general maintenance and a Handicap Accessibility Program designed to eliminate barriers in the home.