THE HEALTHY HOME PROGRAM

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded METEC Resource Center funds to mitigate health and safety hazards in residential properties located in certain zip codes. Hazards that may be addressed include: radon, windows, doors, siding, pest control, mold/moisture remediation, minor roof/structural repairs, electrical, excess cold and heat, and trip/fall hazards among others.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Zip Codes: 61603, 61604, and 61605

2. 80% or below Area Median Income (Example: $68,250 for a family of (4) four per the 2022 Limits)

3. Paid property taxes

4. Current homeowners’ insurance

5. Proof of ownership

6. Three-year ownership requirement following mitigation work as required by HUD *Renters may also apply with Landlord

REQUIREMENTS

1. Radon testing, and if necessary, mitigation

2. Budget/credit/financial counseling sessions

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Income Verification: All occupants 18 years and older
Examples: One month of most recent paycheck stubs, SSI statement, Social Security Statement, Unemployment Benefits, retirement/pension, alimony, child support, self-employment statements, IRS Form 1040, W-2 and other

2. Evidence of Occupancy:
Driver’s License, State I.D., Medical Card, letter from the Social Security Administration or Certificate of Naturalization papers or card, school letter, library card and other

3. Property Owner:
Homeowners’ Liability Insurance with the amount of coverage

4. Landlord Properties:
Landlords are required to pay a Match of 20% of the total cost of the project. Call METEC for complete details.

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