Financial Assistance Programs
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Emergency Repair Loan Program: This program can provide up to $5,000 in assistance to Cumberland County homeowners in need of emergency repairs to their home through an interest-free deferred loan. Emergency repairs include roof or furnace repairs, plumbing or wiring emergencies, and foundation stabilization. Other repairs not listed may be eligible.
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Cumberland County Housing Rehabilitation Program: This program pays for home repairs, focusing on those to correct code deficiencies, in residences of qualified homeowners. Eligible work items include updating electrical wiring, heating systems, roof repair or replacement, insulation, doors, windows, siding, interior and exterior painting, chimneys, spouting, foundation repairs, kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Assistance is in the form of an interest-free deferred loan, and a mortgage is recorded as a lien against the property. A maximum of $22,000 in assistance can be provided per eligible home.
Carlisle Borough Owner Occupied Rehabilitation: Carlisle Borough provides funding to help property owners maintain their homes. This program pays for home repairs, focusing on those to correct code deficiencies, in residences of qualified homeowners. Eligible work items include updating electrical wiring, heating systems, roof repair or replacement, insulation, doors, windows, siding, interior and exterior painting, chimneys, spouting, foundation repairs, kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Assistance is in the form of an interest-free deferred loan, and a mortgage is recorded as a lien against the property. A maximum of $20,000 in assistance can be provided per eligible home.
HOUSEHOLD SIZE INCOME LIMITS FOR ALL PROGRAMS
|
1 |
$52,850 |
|
2 |
$60,400 |
|
3 |
$67,950 |
|
4 |
$75,450 |
|
5 |
$81,500 |
|
6 |
$87,550 |
|
7 |
$93,600 |
|
8 |
$99,600 |
Contact Sue Dunfee at 717-249-0789 x171 or at toll-free 1-866-683-5907 x171 or by email: sdunfee@cchra.com if you have questions about these programs or need more information.
