If you own and live in a home in Westmoreland County that needs a
new roof or furnace, you may qualify for a program offered by the
Westmoreland County Department of Planning and Development in
collaboration with The Westmoreland County Housing Authority
Weatherization Program.
Roofs can only be (1) one story height. We do not replace (2) two story house roofs.
Who is Eligible?
The program is open to Westmoreland County residents who own and live in a home that needs to be rehabilitated.
NOTE: Each
homeowner listed on the property deed must complete and sign the
Justifacts form authorizing a credit check.
Rehabilitation assistance will be targeted to homes that may need a new roof
or furnace.
Eligible home owners may receive assistance up to $20,000 in the
form of an interest free deferred loan over a 10 year period. The
repayment plan is prorated based on income and length of time the
home owner continues to reside in the home after it is
rehabilitated.
Download the Application.
Income Guidelines 2019
| |
Annual Gross Income |
1
person |
$28,000 |
2
People |
$32,000 |
3
People |
$36,000 |
4
People |
$39,950 |
5
People |
$43,150 |
6
People |
$46,350 |
Income should be below 50% County Median Income
Annual Gross Income should not
exceed 200% of County Median Incoume
Arnold, Jeannette, Greensburg, New
Kensington, Monessen, Scottdale are opt-out areas and are
not eligible for the Rehab Program. If you have liquid assets in
excess of $10,000 or have
received services through the Redevelopment Authority in the
past, you are not eligible. You must
own your home to qualify for this program.
Program Management
The Westmoreland County Housing Authority Weatherization Program
will be responsible for:
- Reviewing your application
- Determining income eligibility and ability to repay loans
- Inspecting eligible properties
- Determining the scope of work including detailed
specifications and cost estimates
- Performing the actual rehabilitation work
For more information contact
Westmoreland County Housing Authority Weatherization Program
Phone 724-832-9460
FAX 724-834-7461
167 South Greengate Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
The
Westmoreland County Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation program is
funded through the 2012 Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and
Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund and the Marcellus Shale
Impact Fees. Westmoreland County is just one of 19 counties in the
state to receive funding to improve the availability and
affordability of housing in the Marcellus Shale region of the state.
Paid for by the Westmoreland County Commissioners
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