The Mifflin County Housing Rehabilitation Program provides grants for home repairs to income eligible homeowners. The County will pay for repairs that correct deficiencies in the home that are potential health and safety problems. Minor or cosmetic rehabilitation activities are not funded by this program.
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First Priority Repairs
(Health & Safety) |
Secondary Priority Repairs
(Energy Efficiency) |
| Water and Sewage |
Windows & Doors |
| Lead Based Paint Interim Controls |
Insulation |
| Electrical |
Ceiling/ Walls/floors |
| Roofing |
Siding Repairs |
| Heating |
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| Foundations |
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| Chimney |
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| Plumbing & Bath |
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| Porches |
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Investor-owned (rental) properties are not eligible for assistance through this program.
In order to qualify for this program, applicants must be a resident of Mifflin County and meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must meet HUD low and moderate income household limits (see table below).
- Applicants must be the owner-occupants of the single family home they wish to repair. (The applicant’s name must be on the deed.)
- Applicants must have homeowners insurance, flood insurance (if applicable) and real estate taxes must be current
Income Eligibility Chart
Updated February 2009
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Family Size |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8+ |
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Maximum
Annual Income |
$30,150 |
$34,450 |
$38,750 |
$43,050 |
$46,500 |
$49,500 |
$53,400 |
$56,850 |
Interested homeowners should apply in person to Doug Marks, Housing Rehabilitation Specialists, at the Planning and Development Department, 2nd floor, Mifflin County Courthouse, 20 North Wayne Street, Lewistown, PA 17044. Call 242-0887 for more information.
The waiting list is approximately 3-5 years. Though names are placed on the list in the order received, this is not necessarily the order in which homes are rehabilitated.
A Homeowner Handbook has been prepared by the Planning and Development Department that describes the Housing Rehabilitation program policies and requirements in more detail.