Grants made for home repairs
Over the last couple months, there have been some grants made for home repairs to enable veterans, senior citizens, and disabled North Carolinians with very low incomes to continue safely in their homes.
The first grant was made to Mountain Projects, Inc. for $200,000 to repair 25 homes in Haywood and Jackson counties. The second grant was made to Four Square Community Action, Inc. for $100,000 to repair homes in Swain County.
Earlier in the year, Mountain Projects was awarded a $175,000 set-aside, with access to a competitive loan pool to serve Haywood County. Four Square Community Action was awarded the same set-aside for the same purpose.
These projects will provide comprehensive rehabilitation, including energy efficiency improvements, to homes owned by low-income veterans, elderly and disabled homeowners.
“I have had a chance to get to know the people who operate the Housing Finance Agency. This group has started to be a great partner and advocate for helping people who are struggling to maintain a home,” said Rep. Mike Clampitt, R-Bryson City.
