The Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Program is a federally-funded grant program that provides financial assistance to single-family homeowners with limited financial means. The purpose of the grant is to provide energy efficiency related upgrades and repairs to correct hazardous conditions, repair or replace major systems, correct interior and exterior deficiencies, make energy improvements, modifications for persons with disabilities and eliminate lead based paint hazards.
To be eligible to participate, the applicant must be of low to moderate income and be the legal owner and full time resident of a property located within the incorporated boundaries of the City of Bowie. The maximum grant fund per household is $10,000. Prior grant recipients within the previous 10 years are ineligible to apply.
This new program will provide energy audits and energy efficiency rehabilitation to all low to moderate income households, with a focus on seniors, veterans, disabled homeowners, emergency responders and teachers.
Applicants must provide income and asset verification. Additional federal requirements apply. For more information, contact the City’s Office of Grant Development and Administration at 301-809-3051 or bowiehsg@cityofbowie.org.