SAFE Housing, Inc. Applies for USDA Grant, Invites Public Comment

SAFE Housing, Inc. will apply for a 2024 Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) from the Rural Housing Service to repair or rehabilitate housing owned or occupied by low- and very-low-income rural citizens in Adams County.

Repair services and energy conservation measures covered by the grant include the installation, repair, and/or replacement of: sanitary water and waste disposal systems paired with plumbing and fixtures, insulation and storm windows, heating systems, electrical wiring, structural supports and foundations, roofs, siding, porches, and stoops, modifications for individuals with disabilities or aging persons, mold remediation, and lead abatement services.

Pending the award of grant funding, SAFE Housing, Inc. will invite low-income and very-low-income homeowners to apply for home repair services. “Low-income” is defined as 80 percent of the median family income for the area and “very low-income" is defined as 50 percent of the median family income for the area.

SAFE Housing, Inc. is a nonprofit organization in Adams County, Pennsylvania, dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families by keeping homes safe, warm, and dry; increasing economic stability by reducing utility costs, promoting independent living for older adults; and preserving existing affordable housing in our community.

SAFE Housing, Inc.’s proposed activities under the HPG program are open for public comment until July 29, 2024. Comments or questions may be submitted by through our Contact Form or by mail to SAFE Housing, Inc, PO Box 136, East Berlin, PA 17316.

Read More: Housing Preservation Grant Fact Sheet by the USDA Rural Development.