Financial Assistance Resources for Home Repairs

Rebuilding Together: Building a Healthy Neighborhood

Building a Healthy Neighborhood is a partnership between Rebuilding Together, volunteers, neighbors, community leaders and local organizations to revitalize neighborhoods with safe, affordable, accessible homes and thriving community spaces.

The program may support home health and safety repairs, accessibility improvements and neighborhood revitalization projects.

Eligibility requirements are established by the local affiliate. Applicants may need to meet the following criteria:

• The home must be located within the participating affiliate’s service area.
• The household may need to meet local income requirements.
• Applicants must meet any additional requirements established by the local affiliate.
• Priority may be given to veterans, older adults, people with disabilities and families with children.

Available in: Baltimore and Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Email: communications@rebuildingtogether.org
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development offers several programs designed to help eligible Maryland homeowners make repairs that improve comfort, livability and accessibility.

Depending on the program, assistance may include grants or financing for the rehabilitation, renovation or reconstruction of single-family homes. Repairs may address health and safety concerns, accessibility, heating and cooling systems, plumbing, lead hazards, structural issues and building-code violations.

Eligibility requirements, costs and repayment terms vary by program. Homeowners should review each option carefully and contact the department to determine which programs may be appropriate.

Phone: 301-429-7400 or 1-800-756-0119
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Healthy Homes Production Grant

The Healthy Homes Production Grant provides comprehensive assessments and remediation of identified health and safety hazards in residential properties.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Household income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.
• The property must be an owner-occupied single-family residence.
• The property must be located in Allegany, Calvert, Charles, Garrett, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Saint Mary’s or Washington County.
• Priority is given to households with children under six years old.

Eligible repairs may address mold, gas leaks, roof and gutter problems, plumbing, electrical or structural hazards, accessibility, ventilation, pests and other health or safety concerns.

Email: DHCD.SpecialLoans@maryland.gov
Phone: 301-429-7409
Toll-free in Maryland: 877-218-8101
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Massachusetts Home Repair Assistance

Some Massachusetts towns offer financial assistance for repairs and alterations that help homes remain safe and healthy.

Programs may be available in Acton, Bedford, Concord, Lincoln, Sudbury, Wayland and Weston. Some are limited to deed-restricted properties or residents of specific developments.

Applicants may need to meet the following criteria:

• The property must be located in a participating town or program service area.
• The applicant must own the home.
• Some programs are limited to income-qualified households.
• Some programs are available only for deed-restricted homes or specific housing developments.
• Repairs generally must address health, safety, accessibility or property-preservation needs.

The listed resource also includes information about financing programs for accessibility modifications, general home improvements and failing septic systems. These financing options may require repayment. Review all interest rates, costs, terms and eligibility requirements carefully before deciding whether an option is appropriate.

Phone: 978-287-1092
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Pennsylvania Whole-Home Repairs Program

Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program is intended to address housing repairs that help homeowners and renters remain safely in their homes.

Eligible work may address health and safety concerns, accessibility and energy or water efficiency. The program is administered through counties or approved nonprofit organizations, so application processes and funding availability vary by location.

Applicants may need to meet the following criteria:

• The property must be located in a participating Pennsylvania county.
• The repairs must address habitability, safety, accessibility, or energy or water efficiency.
• Applicants must meet the income and property requirements established by the county’s administering agency.
• Funding, applications and waiting lists vary by county.

Homeowners should contact the organization serving their county to confirm current eligibility, application status and funding availability.

Email: info@housingalliancepa.org
Phone: 215-576-7044
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