Housing Preservation Program

Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications will be dated and time-stamped.

Funds from the USDA’s Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) will provide up to $6,000 in repair or renovation costs.

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All applications need to be sent to:

Disability Options Network’s Housing Department

831 Harrison Street

New Castle, PA 16101

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

Own the home for at least one year before application and occupy the home.
Homeowner must intend to occupy the dwelling after repairs are made.
Home must be located in a rural area in Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington, Westmoreland, or Armstrong Counties.
- Find eligible areas here: https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do
Homeowner or household member must have a disability.
Homeowner must have exhausted all other funding resources.
Household income must meet the very low (very low income will receive at least 80% of program funds) or low-income limit guidelines.
Home repairs or renovations must remove or correct health or safety hazards, to comply with applicable development standards or codes, or to make needed repairs to improve the general living conditions of the home, including reducing overcrowding.

Repairs/ Renovations

Repairs and renovations to homes will include, but will not be limited to:

The installation and/or repair of sanitary water and waste disposal systems to meet local health department requirements
The installation of energy-conservation materials such as insulation and storm windows and doors
The repair or replacement of heating systems
The repair of electrical wiring systems
The repair of structural supports and foundations
The repair or replacement of the roof
The repair of deteriorated siding, porches, or stoops
The alteration of a home’s interior to provide greater accessibility for a family member with a disability
Additions to the property that are necessary to alleviate overcrowding or to remove health hazards to the occupants

Repairs to manufactured homes or mobile homes will be considered if (1) the recipient owns the home and site, and has occupied the home on that site for at least one year, and (2) the home is on a permanent foundation or will be put on a permanent foundation with the funds to be received through the program. DON will consider funding up to 25% for improvements that do not contribute to the health, safety, and well-being of the occupants, or materially contribute to the long-term preservation of the unit. These improvements may include painting, paneling, carpeting, air conditioning, and improving closets and kitchen cabinets.

Required Documentation

Verification of total household income for all individuals living at the address. Acceptable proofs of income: 1 month of pay stubs, Social Security Statement(s), Social Services Benefit Statement(s), Income Tax Statement(s), Food Stamps, Rental Income, or most recent federal income tax return with W-2s
Deed to land OR title to mobile home and deed to lot
Current paid property tax bill (please specify if paid by monthly mortgage)
Current homeowner’s insurance policy declaration/premium page
Most recent bank statements; checking and savings accounts

Additional terms and conditions may apply.

This is an equal-opportunity program. Federal Law prohibits discrimination. This grant will be provided to eligible homeowners without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, or disability.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information or assistance with filling out this application should contact our office by telephone (724) 652-5144, Fax (724) 856-8973, or TTY/VP (724) 652-5152.

*Matched funds will include, but will not be limited to:

monetary donations from agencies, organizations, churches, and government entities
donations of materials from businesses or other entities (leveraged funds = value of donations)
volunteer hours from trade schools, trade unions, volunteer housing rehabilitation groups, etc. (Value of labor will be [hours X $20 = value of labor)
homeowner contributions
any other contributions of value

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Housing Preservation Program

Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications will be dated and time-stamped.

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Funds from the USDA’s Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) will provide up to $6,000 in repair or renovation costs.

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All applications need to be sent to:

Disability Options Network’s Housing Department

831 Harrison Street

New Castle, PA 16101

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All applicants must meet the following requirements:

Own the home for at least one year before application and occupy the home.

Homeowner must intend to occupy the dwelling after repairs are made.

Home must be located in a rural area in Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington, Westmoreland, or Armstrong Counties.

Find eligible areas here: https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do

Homeowner or household member must have a disability.

Homeowner must have exhausted all other funding resources.

Household income must meet the very low (very low income will receive at least 80% of program funds) or low-income limit guidelines.

Home repairs or renovations must remove or correct health or safety hazards, to comply with applicable development standards or codes, or to make needed repairs to improve the general living conditions of the home, including reducing overcrowding.

Repairs/ Renovations

Repairs and renovations to homes will include, but will not be limited to:

The installation and/or repair of sanitary water and waste disposal systems to meet local health department requirements

The installation of energy-conservation materials such as insulation and storm windows and doors

The repair or replacement of heating systems

The repair of electrical wiring systems

The repair of structural supports and foundations

The repair or replacement of the roof

The repair of deteriorated siding, porches, or stoops

The alteration of a home’s interior to provide greater accessibility for a family member with a disability

Additions to the property that are necessary to alleviate overcrowding or to remove health hazards to the occupants

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Required Documentation

Deed to land OR title to mobile home and deed to lot

Current paid property tax bill (please specify if paid by monthly mortgage)

Current homeowner’s insurance policy declaration/premium page

Most recent bank statements; checking and savings accounts

Additional terms and conditions may apply.

​

This is an equal-opportunity program. Federal Law prohibits discrimination. This grant will be provided to eligible homeowners without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, or disability.

​

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information or assistance with filling out this application should contact our office by telephone (724) 652-5144, Fax (724) 856-8973, or TTY/VP (724) 652-5152.

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*Matched funds will include, but will not be limited to:

monetary donations from agencies, organizations, churches, and government entities

donations of materials from businesses or other entities (leveraged funds = value of donations)

volunteer hours from trade schools, trade unions, volunteer housing rehabilitation groups, etc. (Value of labor will be [hours X $20 = value of labor)

homeowner contributions

any other contributions of value