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Home repair lottery: city reports 52 expected repairs in current round; Habitat for Humanity managing work
Summary
The city provided an update on the neighborhood stabilization home repair lottery: $1.5 million budget, up to $10,000 per award for critical repairs, Habitat for Humanity administering work and health-assessments, about 52 homes expected in the first round.
Wilmington — The city's neighborhood stabilization home repair lottery is under way, and city staff told the Finance and Economic Development Committee that the program is targeting critical home repairs for owner-occupants with an emphasis on preserving older housing stock.
"They are awarded one critical repair for up to $10,000," Real Estate and Housing Director Bob Weir told the committee, describing the program's eligibility and scope.
Why it matters: The program is aimed at low- and moderate-income owner-occupants and is intended to preserve housing, reduce blight and address safety issues such as failing roofs or heating systems.
Program details provided at the committee
- Budget and scope:…
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