Seniors Can Now Apply For 'Green' Housing Grants

From The City of Bowie: The City of Bowie’s Office of Grant Development and Administration is now accepting applications for the Senior Citizen “Green” Housing Rehabilitation Program.

The Senior Citizen “Green” Housing Rehabilitation Program is a federally funded grant program that provides financial assistance to single family senior citizen homeowners with limited financial means. The purpose of the grant is to provide energy efficiency related upgrades and repairs to correct hazardous conditions, eliminate safety hazards, repair or replace major systems, correct interior and exterior deficiencies, eliminate lead based paint hazards and perform modifications for persons with disabilities.

The maximum grant fund per household is $10,000. Prior grant recipients are not eligible to apply. Eligible Improvements include: Roofing, Energy Star Appliances, Siding, ADA installs, Attic Insulation, Electrical, Windows/Doors, Plumbing and HVAC Systems.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Must be 62 years of age or older
2. Legal owner and full time resident of property located within City limits.
3. Applicants must have a total annual household income limit that does not exceed 80% of the Washington MSA income guidelines, adjusted for family size.
4. Applicant must provide income and asset verification.
5. Additional federal requirements apply.

Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2017

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