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Housing Partnership of Chester County - Home Rehabilitation Program

The purpose of this county wide program is to help low to moderate income home owners correct violations of the BOCA Property Maintenance Code, Local and State Codes, and the Section 8 Housing Quality Standards. Violations include, but are not limited to, structural, plumbing, heating, and electrical problems. Also addresses lead based paint reduction. Handicap accessible modifications are also included in this program. Modifications include, but are not limited to, widened doorways, ramps, and accessible bathrooms and kitchens.

Physical Address

41 West Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Application process

Complete the online application via the intake website and return it to the agency's office. Call for more information.

Fee

Loan Terms: Maximum loan amount is $25,000. Interest rate is zero percent (0%). Lead base paint reduction work is not included in loan amount. Household income will determine amount of monthly payment required, if any. Mortgage will be recorded.

Eligibility

Low to moderate income homeowners who meet income requirements. Other requirements: 1) Property must be owner occupied. 2) Property must be a single-family dwelling, detached, semi-detached, row, or condominium. 3) All Real Estate Taxes must be current. 4) Property must be covered by fire insurance for the life of all loans sufficient to cover the total outstanding indebtedness secured against the property. 5) If property is located in a flood plain, the total value of improvements completed must be secured through a Flood Insurance Policy for the term of the loan.

Service area

Chester, PA

Agency info

Housing Partnership of Chester County

Works to help residents of Chester County acquire and maintain decent affordable housing.