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Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Unit

Critical Repair Program

The Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Unit administers a loan program, which provides financial and technical assistance for the critical repairs of eligible, owner-occupied single family housing units in the City of Lancaster.

The Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Unit staff and/or the proper City Inspector inspect each property to determine the seriousness. All repairs need to be deemed as an emergency by the mentioned staff.

Types of Repairs

Water Heaters
Broken Sewer Pipes
Non-Operable Furnaces (winter)
Roof Repair/Replacements
Structural Problems
Plumbing
Electrical
Structural Damage

All financial assistance provided would be a repayment loan for a maximum of Five Thousand Dollar and maximum of five (5) years with Zero (0%) interest. The staff will determine the loan terms.

0% Interest Payment Loan
$500.00 – $ 8.33/month	$1,000.00 – $16.67/month
$2,000.00 – $33.33/month	$3,000.00 – $50.00/month
$4,000.00 – $66.67/month	$5,000.00 – $83.33/month
Deferred Loans also available

All applicants of the Critical Repair Program are strongly encouraged to apply for the Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Program for complete rehabilitation in order to bring their property up to City Code.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must reside and be the deed holder of the property, be current with their mortgage, current with all City & County obligations, and have current homeowner's insurance. A lien search and credit report will be considered when determining eligibility.

Must meet current income guidelines. See below:

Income Guidelines Based on # of Persons in Household
(01/01/2008 - 12/31/2008)

#

50% OF MEDIAN

80% OF MEDIAN

1

$22,450

$35,950

2

$25,700

$41,100

3

$28,900

$46,200

4

$32,100

$51,350

5 $34,650 $55,450

6 $37,250 $59,550

7 $39,800 $63,650

8 $42,350 $67,800

If you meet the criteria for The City Of Lancaster Critical Funds Program and are interested in applying, please download and complete the Critical Repair application (PDF Format). Mail it to:

City Of Lancaster
Attention: Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Unit
120 North Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-4731

Once we have received your application, we will be contacting you to set up an appointment. Thank you.

Content Last Modified on 3/12/2008 11:53:47 AM