The Emergency Home Repair Program assists rural low-income homeowners with the needed repairs to make their homes safe and if necessary, handicapped accessible. This work is especially important to the elderly, handicapped and single heads of households, who may not have adequate income to make the repairs themselves. Referrals from social services agencies, banks and lending institutions are welcome. In conjunction with the Virginia Housing Development Authority, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Virginia Department of Aging, STOP provides information for elderly residents who are house rich and cash poor.
Older homeowners receive counseling on how to obtain cash against some of the equity in their homes.
Participating homeowners receive a certificate upon completion of the program. Small grants are available for eligible costs including water and sewer meter fees and lines, wells and septic systems. Working in conjunction with funding sources, local governments, local departments of social services and other regional community-based agencies and organizations, partnerships are formed to facilitate needed programs and services for low to moderate income individuals and families. 2000 Southeastern Tidewater Opportunity Project Inc. All rights reserved.