The Local Housing Rehab Loan Program is in Full Swing

A federal program through which income-eligible homeowners can obtain housing rehabilitation loans is again being funded in town.
 
The Tolland Human Services Department has been awarded funding from the Department of Economic and Community Development Small Cities Block Grant Program, Town Manger Steven Werbner said in his latest report to the Town Council. 

The Tolland Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program provides zero percent interest loans to eligible residents for home repair projects that include: 

• Septic systems.
• Well repair.
• Roofing and siding.
• Structural work.
• Deficiencies.
• Replacement windows.
• Insulation.
• ADA improvements.
• Plumbing.
• Electrical.
• Heating.

To be eligible, yearly gross income must not exceed:
• 1 family member - $45.500.
• 2 family members - $52,000.
• 3 family members - $58,500.
• 4 family members - $65,000.
• 5 family members - $70,200.
• 6 family members - $75,400.
• 7 Family members - $80,600. 
• 8 family members - $85,800.

For an application or for more information, residents cab contact Donna Francis, the Human Services Department secretary at 860-871-3648, Werbner said. 

Email requests can be sent to dfrancis@tolland.orgm he said. 
All information provided to the Tolland Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program will be kept confidential, Werbner said.