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Staunton council directs staff to design $100,000 senior home-improvement program with $9,000 cap
Summary
The council authorized staff to prepare program documents for a $100,000 Senior Home Improvement Program to assist low-income homeowners 65 and older, with a recommended project cap of up to $9,000 and prioritized ADA-related improvements. Staff will return with a formal program launch for council approval.
Staunton — The Staunton City Council directed staff to prepare final program documents for a Senior Home Improvement Program funded at $100,000 for fiscal year 2025–26 and administered by a contractor, Civic Stone, with individual grants capped at $9,000. The action came during the council’s July meeting after staff described proposed eligibility and prioritization.
Council members heard that the city contracted Civic Stone to administer the program and that staff are proposing to prioritize limited funding toward seniors age 65 and older who meet low-income thresholds. “So we are recommending that the grants range from $5,000 to $8,000,” a staff member said during the…
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