HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation

	Preliminary Application and Guidelines (pdf)
	F.A.Q's (pdf)

Description

Based on available funding, the Housing Rehabilitation Program helps low-income homeowners to repair and or remodel their homes, to include removal of architectural barriers by installing ramps or widening doorways. The loan is a zero interest rate loan forgivable after 5 years if the homeowner retains the property as his/her primary residence and does not default on property payments.

Assistance Provided

• For eligible low-income homeowners (see HUD income limits), the City will fund 100% of the eligible repairs up to $24,500.

Criteria for Eligibility

• Primary residence that is not being offered for sale.
• Arlington resident with homeownership for at least 3 months.
• Household income within the low category for the HUD income limits (See HUD Income Limits)
• Current on property taxes, insurance, and mortgage.

Eligible Repairs/Improvements

• Install ramps, widen doorways
• Install grab bars, install wheel chair accessible shower
• Electrical repairs
• Heating and plumbing repairs
• Structural repairs, especially roofs, porches, windows, and doors
• Repairs needed to meet City Code
• Replacement of essential built-in appliances
• Vinyl siding in lieu of exterior paint
• Foundation repairs

Ineligible Repairs

• Luxury items
• Wall paper
• Flooring such as tile, hard wood floors, etc.
• Hot tubs, whirlpool baths, steam showers
• Patios or decks
• Room additions
• Installation of fireplaces
• Window treatments (curtains, blinds, etc.)
• Additions that alter or increase the square footage of the residence.
• Repairs otherwise covered by homeowner’s insurance.

Application Process

• Complete and return the application for the Housing Rehabilitation program (applications can be obtained through the web site or by contacting the Housing Authority Rehabilitation Secretary. Applications can be sent upon request.
   
• Assemble the following information

  	verification of the incomes of all household members over age 18
  	proof that mortgage payments are current
  	copy of the latest homeowner’s insurance statement

Upon qualification for the program, you will be notified and your name will be added to the waiting list. The current waiting list has a wait time of at least 12-18 months.

Marisa Loera
Telephone 817-276-6707
Fax 817-276-6743
Email loeram@arlingtonhousing.us
 

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