Guilford homeowners may soon
qualify for grants to make home improvements.
The Town of Guilford is preparing an application for a Community
Development (CDBG) Housing grant. Applications
are due in March and if successful $250,000 will be available to Guilford homeowners in
the form of grants to make necessary home improvements. The types of improvements typically completed
under this program include roofing, heating, septic systems, replacement
windows and doors, handicap accessibility repairs, wells or other work to make
the home safer and more energy efficient.
In order to qualify, residents must meet the income eligibility
guidelines. The income limit depends on
the number of people in the household; for example, the limit for a family of
three is $35,500. All information on
applicants and income is kept strictly confidential. According to local officials, there is strong
community support and citizen involvement in this grant program. The Town will conduct a Public Hearing on January 31, 2007
at 6:30PM at the Guilford Fire department
Meeting Room. Residents are encouraged to attend this important meeting to
learn more about the program. Strong
attendance will also help to secure the grant.
If the application is successful, residents who have completed
pre-applications will be contacted and the program will also be promoted using
local newspapers, school newsletters and the Town website. Further information is available by
contacting the Town Office at 876-2202 or Community Development at 1-800-648-8335.