Housing Programs:
Need further assistance? Contact Gardiner's Housing Program at 582-6888
First Time Homebuyer
Options include:
2. United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD)
Home Repair
Options Include:
1. Maine State Housing Authority (MSHA)
HQS FedHome Rehab Program - A comprehensive rehab program for households less than or equal to 80% AMI to bring the house up to HUD Housing Quality Standards. Mostly used for lead paint mitigation.
Elderly Hardship Grants Program - Must be 62 years of age or older. For low income sincle family households at or below 80% AMI. For needed repairs or accessibility modifications. Grant maximum is $5,000.
Home Replacement Program - Certain restrictions apply.
Septic Repair & Replacement Program - 1% Loan with 15 year term.
Canton Flood Project - Helps families relocate their home out of the flood zone. Can be used to help buy an exisiting home or to build a new home.
2. United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD)
3. Kennebec Valley Community Action Partnership (KVCAP)
HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) - includes fuel assistance, weatherization, Above ground storage tank replacement.
Programs for Individuals with Mental and/or Physical Disability
Options Include:
mPower Program - Maine residents can borrow up to $100,000 for the purchase of equiment, home renovations, or technologies needed to achieve greater independence and productivity. Examples of adaptive solutions include wheelchairs, hearing aids, computer technology, TTY's, assistive animals, prosthetics, new home access features, ramps, recreational equipment, adaptive toys, home modifications, orthotics, adapted vehicles, stair lifts, large print readers, and more.
Home Retro - Provides up to $15,000 to qualifying homeowners for home modifications. Accepted grant funds include widening doorways, adding a roll-in shower and fold down seat, building a ramp, remodeling a kitchen, bathroom or bedroom, repairing a roof, or replacing windows.
Title 7, Part B - Financial assistance to help homeowners address home accessibility, self-care, participation in community activities, and health and disability management.
2. United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD)
3. Motivational Services - Offers interest-free loans, rental subsidies, and payeeships to people in need of financial assistance to cope with the stress of their illness.
4. Uplift Inc. - A group home located at 67 Highland Avenue, Gardiner, for adults with mental retardation. Phone: 207-582-8021 Fax: 207-582-2457
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