Who is eligible for the Housing Rehabilitation Program?

Eligibility is limited to Low-to moderate-income East Hartford residents (2014 HUD Income Limits can be found in the Links Section of the Grants Administration Site). The subject property must be owner-occupied and have 1 to 4 units of Housing

Other requirements include:

  • Property/owner must not have received rehabilitation loan assistance (including Lead Hazard Control Program) within the past 5 years.
  • Owner(s) must have clear title to the property; all property taxes must be current at the time of application (including motor vehicle taxes).
  • There may be only two mortgages or liens on the property; the Town will not take lower than third position.
  • If applying for furnace replacement, property owner must provide a service report from a licensed heating contractor from the previous year.