| General: | Provides small home repair grants or loans to eligible homeowners who own and occupy their home. Some funds may be used to purchase materials installed by volunteers. Some may be used by homeowners to hire contractors of their choice to perform approved work. Repairs typically focus on helping solve one or two exterior or system repairs. This is not a whole house renovation or extensive home remodeling program. The property must be located in the Savannah city limits.
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| Property Condition: | House must be habitable upon completion of repairs. |
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| Typical Repairs: | Replace roofs
Exterior surface repair/painting
Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs
Correct code violations |
Maximum Assistance Grant:
| Up to $2,000 annually |
| Maximum Assistance Loan: | Not to exceed $15,000 over a three-year period
2% interest deferred payments (No payments due while you own and occupy the home). |
| Homeowner Income: | Household income restrictions apply. |
| Application Deadline: | Ongoing, year-round, providing funds remain available. |
| Contact: | Call (912) 651-6926 or email homerepair@savannahga.gov
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