Housing Rehabilitation Grants
General Information Grants are available to very low-income households. The specific grants can be combined, and may be awarded in conjunction with the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. The grants do not have to be repaid to the City if the homeowner resides at the property three years after the grant is awarded. However, if the homeowner sells or transfers title to the property prior to three years, a percentage of the grant amount, determined by the City, must be repaid. The assets of families cannot exceed $20,000 and the assets of senior citizens cannot exceed $30,000 in order to qualify. Under special circumstances the asset limitations may be amended on a case by case basis. Specific Grant Programs | Exterior Paint Program | The exterior paint program offers grants up to a maximum of $5,000. | | Owner-Builder Rebate Program | The Owner-Builder Rebate Program provides grants to reimburse homeowners for the correction of building code, and health and safety items. Reimbursements are provided to cover the cost of materials only, not labor. The maximum grant amount is $2,500, and all home improvements must be completed within a six month period from the date the grant is awarded. | | Reroof Program | The reroof program offers grants up to a maximum of $10,000. | | Mobile Home Program | The mobile home program grants can be used to address building code, and health and safety I terms only. Grants are available up to a maximum of $6,000. | | Handicap Modification Program | The handicap modification program offers grants for improvements to the home that aid the handicapped such as additions of ramps and handrails. Grants up to a maximum of $4,000 are available through this program. | | Seismic Retrofit Program | The Seismic Retrofit Grant Program offers a maximum grant of $5,000. This grant is to be used for foundations, bracing of foundations, chimneys and water heaters. Homes must have been constructed before 1960. This work must be performed by a contractor approved by the City of Fullerton. |
Number of Persons in Household | 50% of County Median Income |
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1 | $32,550 | 2 | $37,200 | 3 | $41,850 | 4 | $46,500 | 5 | $50,200 | 6 | $53,950 | 7 | $57,650 | 8 | $61,400 | (Table last updated 4/1/08) If you are interested in participating, please complete the preapplication and credit authorization form and return them to our office, along with the applicable documents listed below. If you have any questions, please contact Sylvia M. Chavez at (714) 738-6874. Eligibility DocumentationThe following documents are required in order to determine your loan eligibility. Please attach copies of applicable documents to your preapplication. | Proof of Ownership | Copy of the Grant Deed to the Property | | Social Security | Copy of Social Security Card | | Income Verification of Title Holders | Verification Required | | Employment | Most recent W-2, and state and federal tax returns Four recent consecutive pay check stubs | | Aid to Families with Dependent Children | Verification statement from Social Services Agency | | Social Security Benefits SSA/SSI | Copy of check or verification statement from Social Security Administration or Bank Statement | | Veteran Benefits | Copy of check or verification statement from Veterans Administration | | Child Support/Alimony | Copy of final divorce papers | | Retirement/Pension | Copy of check or verification statement from Pension Fund | | Unemployment Benefits | Copy of check or verification statement from California State Department of Employment | | Disability Benefits | Copy of check or statement of verification from payer | | Self-employed | Copies of year-to-date profit/loss statement and previous two years state and federal tax returns. If incorporated, previous two years Corporation Tax Returns and current Financial Statement | | Rental Income | Copy of operating statement showing rents received, expenditures and net income; and copy of previous two years', state and federal tax returns including "Schedule of Real Estate Owned" | | School Scholarship/Grant | Statement of grant award, school related expenditure and net income |
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