Reasons for inquiries into federally funded housing rehabilitation programs |
Summary:
Some of the motivations for homeowners to inquire about federally funded (CDBG) housing rehabilitation programs are simple home repairs, modernization and code related issues
The need for Homeowners:
-to repair or replace their roof due to the age or failure of the existing structure. These repairs can range from the replacing roll roofing to complete removal of asphalt shingles and all of the related elements.
-to replace existing windows with new energy efficient windows which are easy to maintain and provide cost savings over time.
-to install new vinyl siding with rigid insulation on the exterior of the building. The installation of vinyl siding improves the exterior aesthetically as well as provides energy efficiency.
-to replace existing heating furnaces with new energy efficient units.
The desire for Homeowners:
-to upgrade existing kitchens by replacing the walls, ceiling, flooring, wall and base cabinets and pertinent plumbing connections with new modern materials.
-to convert existing heating systems from oil-fired system to a gas-fired system. This conversion includes oil tank abandonment (where needed)
-to upgrade existing electrical systems by increasing service, replacing existing electrical panel boxes, rewiring existing outlets, adding new heavy duty outlets for appliances and ground fault circuit interrupter as per code.
Homeowners being required:
-to address visual structural violations cited by the local code enforcement official, such as dilapidated porches or siding, uneven sidewalks or substandard fencing or other property barriers.