Home Rehabilitation

Program Guidelines

The HPCC administers the Housing Rehabilitation Program for the Chester County
Department of Community Development. The purpose of this county wide program is
to help low to moderate income home owners correct violations of the BOCA
Property Maintenance Code, Local and State Codes, and the Section 8 Housing
Quality Standards. Violations include, but are not limited to, structural, plumbing,
heating and electrical problems. Lead based paint is also addressed in this program.

Property Eligibility

Property must be owner occupied.
Property must be a single-family dwelling, detached, semi-
detached, row or condominium.
All Real Estate Taxes must be current.
Property must be covered by fire insurance for the life of all
loans sufficient to cover the total outstanding indebtedness
secured against the property.
If property is located in a flood plain, the total value of
improvements completed must be secured through a Flood
Insurance Policy for the term of the loan.

Loan Terms

Maximum loan amount is $15,000.
Interest rate is zero percent (0%).
Lead base paint reduction work is not included in loan amount.
Household income will determine amount of monthly payment
required, if any.
Mortgage will be recorded as a lien on the property.
Balance of loan to be paid upon sale, transfer, or refinance of
property.

Repair work is awarded through a bid process, and jobs are
performed by licensed contractors from our approved
contractor list.

Building Better Communities, One Home At A Time

Handicap accessible modifications are also included in this program. Modifications
include, but are not limited to, widened doorways, ramps and accessible bathrooms
and kitchens.

In order to protect the privacy of our clients, an appointment is required to enter our office. All applications must be mailed
or deposited in the lock box at the front door. There are no exceptions! To make an appointment, please call the office at
(610) 518-1522.

You may download an application by clicking on the link below.
Home Rehabilitation Application

For more information, please contact our office at
610-518-1522 or send an email to
hpcc.info@verizon.net

Income Limits
The maximum gross annual income limits for the program are:

# of Persons

<80% of Median

$41,600

$47,550

$53,500

$59,450

$64,200

$68,950

$73,700

$78,450

Housing Partnership of Chester County