Mission: The Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program aims to provide affordable funding to address critical health and safety issues and bring properties into an agreement with applicable building codes and standards.
Services:
Provides rehabilitation funds for housing or plumbing repairs for single family owner-occupied properties and one to four unit rental properties.
Addressable Items:
- Mold Remediation
- Gas leaks
- Roof repair and replacement, Gutters
- Asbestos abatement
- Vermiculite removal
- Lead abatement
- Combustion appliance repair and replacement for Health and Safety concerns, including gas ranges, domestic water heaters, and space heat.
- Chimney Repair
- Foundation and sub-space water-proofing, and drainage, inclusive of bulk water mitigation by drain tile, sump pump, and minor grading.
- Radon mitigation
- Electrical hazard, Knob, and tube removal, inclusive of necessary service upgrades.
- Electrical upgrades for future home electrification. (<100A to 200A upgrades)
- Plumbing issues
- Water and well
- Septic and sewer
- Windows and doors only for H&S, water intrusion, and security.
- Structural repair - atrophy, rot, insect, settling, storm-related
- Access for disabled and seniors, inclusive of Chair lifts, handicap ramps, bars, railings, and doors.
- Fall and injury prevention (handrails, rubber treads, bathroom grab bars)
- Ductwork upgrades and installations (primarily for solid fuel-burning households- Mainly in Allegany and Garrett counties)
- Building shell stabilization (i.e. repair/replace missing sheetrock on exterior walls, point up deteriorated masonry that allows for water infiltration)
- Pest treatments (rats, roaches, and mice)
Eligibility Requirements
Program funds may be used to assist in the rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family homes.
Locations and Contacts
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Service Email
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