Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program

The Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program will increase access of low-income homeowners to rehabilitation funds to provide safe and decent housing. The program will focus on critical systems of the home including the heating, plumbing and electrical systems and repairs or replacements to maintain the housing structure.

A maximum of $10,000 in assistance will be provided for each homeowner eligible and selected in the program. Any additional funding requires approval by West Norriton Township Board of Commissioners. 


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OBJECTIVES

  • Eliminate unsafe and unsanitary living conditions for low and moderate-income homeowners.
  • Address code compliance.
  • Preserve, maintain and improve the affordable housing stock.
  • Prevent the decline of properties and eliminate blighted areas.
  • Address lead-based paint hazards in pre 1978 housing.
  • Expand living options for person with disabilities through home modification.
  • Facilitate aging in place.
  • Program will address essential repair necessary to safeguard against imminent danger to human life, health, or safety. 
  • The program will allow for repairs necessary to protect the property from further structural damage. 

Some examples of essential repairs include: heater system, furnace, and hot water replacement, repair of structure deficiencies that could lead to collapse of roofs, floors, ceiling, stairs and / or framing; repair of plumbing system failures such as cracked potable water or sanitary lines; correction of electrical deficiencies that could result in shock or fire; correction of security deficiencies such as the replacement of exterior doors and windows; lateral connections to water and sanitary sewer extensions imposed by a local water authority or government. Additional essential repairs may include sidewalk replacement.

Examples of non-essential repairs: carpets, garages, landscaping, fences, driveways, pools, and other non-permanent improvements. These projects will not be applicable under the program.

Funding for Program

The Board of Commissioners has allocated $300,000 from the Township's portion of funds provided through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to fund this program. 

A maximum of $10,000 in assistance will be provided for each homeowner eligible and selected in the program. Any additional funding requires approval by West Norriton Township Board of Commissioners. 

Household income must be less than the following limits including all salary, pensions, social security, and interest on assets. For this purpose, income means annual income as defined under the HUD Section 8, Housing Assistance Payments Program at 24 CFR 5.609

Guide to Help Understand Annual Income

Household/
 Family Size

225%

250%

275%

300%

1

$32,805

$36,450

$40,095

$43,740

2

$44,370

$49,300

$54,230

$59,160

3

$55,935

$62,150

$68,365

$74,580

4

$67,500

$75,000

$82,500

$90,000

5

$79,065

$87,850

$96,635

$105,420

6

$90,630

$100,700

$110,770

$120,840

7

$102,195

$113,550

$124,905

$136,260

8

$113,760

$126,400

$139,040

$151,680

9

$125,325

$139,250

$153,175

$167,100

10

$136,890

$152,100

$167,310

$182,520

11

$148,455

$164,950

$181,445

$197,940

12

$160,020

$177,800

$195,580

$213,360

13

$171,585

$190,650

$209,715

$228,780

14

$183,150

$203,500

$223,850

$244,200

Program Manual

The following information is included:

INTRODUCTION
-Objectives of the Program
-Source of Funds
THE OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
-Description of Program 
-Administration of Program
-Eligibility Criteria for the Program
PROCEDURES AND APPLICATION

For the program manual and application, please click here