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Logan introduces bill to fund whole‑home repairs, targetting habitability and efficiency upgrades
Summary
H.439 would create a DHCD-managed program providing grants or interest‑free loans to low‑ and moderate‑income homeowners and landlords to address habitability issues and to enable weatherization and energy upgrades.
Representative Kate Logan introduced H.439, an act to create a "Whole Home Repairs" program administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). "H 4 39 is an act relating to the creation of the whole home repairs program," Logan said.
Logan said the program is modeled on legislation passed in other states, including Pennsylvania, and would provide grants or interest‑free loans to homeowners or landlords who meet income thresholds so they can address habitability hazards (for example, mold, asbestos, lead) and make repairs needed to allow energy efficiency upgrades or accessibility improvements. She cited examples such as a homeowner who needs a roof repair before solar panels can be installed, or a household that needs asbestos remediation ahead of weatherization work.
The bill would allow DHCD to regrant funds to local housing agencies or nonprofits to increase flexibility and to supplement existing programs. Logan said the program would focus on lower‑income homeowners and landlords with tenants below certain income levels and that it would fill a financing gap that currently prevents some households from taking advantage of weatherization and efficiency funding.
A committee member asked whether the bill contains a dedicated funding source; Logan replied it does not and would rely on the general fund unless a separate appropriation or funding stream is identified.
Ending: The bill was introduced as a targeted housing‑repair financing measure for low‑ and moderate‑income households and landlords; members requested further information about funding sources and program administration before taking action.
