Abington got $200,000 for emergency home repairs. Here’s who qualifies and how you can apply.
Abington received $200,000 from the state toward its emergency repairs program for homeowners. Here's who qualifies and how to apply.
Pennsylvania recently awarded Abington $200,000 toward the township’s emergency home repairs program.
Abington’s Emergency Repairs Program pays for “urgent repairs” of a household system at risk of making the house uninhabitable, such as a leaking roof or broken heater.
Only single-family, owner-occupied homes are eligible for Abington’s program. The maximum allowed household income is $68,750 for a person living alone, or $98,150 for a family of four, according to the website. Homeowners don’t qualify if they’re behind on their property taxes, mortgage, or utility bills.
The new money came from the state’s affordable housing program, which is funded by the realty transfer tax, mortgage financiers who received bailouts amid the 2008 financial crisis, and other sources.
The township had previously spent down its emergency repair budget, Abington’s grants manager Kim Hamm said. In addition to the new state funds, the town is drafting a grants plan that would add another $140,000 to the program.
To apply, Abington residents can create an online account and complete the pre-application form on the township website.
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