Utility board approves restructuring weatherization repairs program, opts for deferred loan/grant model
The Albany Utility Board voted to restructure a $15,000 homeowner repair benefit tied to the weatherization program, approving a substitute motion to offer deferred loans that operate as grants (forgiveness over time) rather than conventional loans; staff will return with detailed policy options and guardrails to prevent property ‘flipping.’
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The Albany Utility Board voted on Feb. 27 to restructure a $15,000 repair benefit tied to the city’s weatherization effort, approving a substitute motion to provide the funds as a deferred loan that functions as a grant (forgiveness over a set period) rather than as a standard loan.
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