Free Home Repair Grants Available In Castro Valley

CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Does your home need repairs that aren't in your budget? Alameda County has grants available for qualifying homeowners to perform health and safety repairs. A free meeting will be held at the Castro Valley Library next week to get more information.

The grants are available in the following areas: Albany, Dublin, Emeryville, Newark, Piedmont, Union City and the unincorporated areas of Ashland, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Hillcrest Knolls, Fairview, San Lorenzo, and Sunol.

The grants cover:

• Minor Home Repairs
• Accessibility Improvements
• Mobile Home Repair
• Union City: Major Rehabilitation Grants may be available
• Lead Hazard Repair (owner-occupied and rental)

The free information meeting will be held at Castro Valley Library on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news from your California neighborhood. Also, download the free Patch iPhone app or free Patch Android app. Also, be sure to follow your local Patch on Facebook!)

The grants are made through an Alameda County agency. If you can't make the meeting in Castro Valley and need more information, call the main phone line for Healthy Homes Department at 510-567-8280.

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