Home Repair Grants & Loans offered by City of Seattle's Office of Housing
Home Repair Grants & Loans offered by City of Seattle's Office of Housing
Offers home repair grants and loans to qualified homeowners for necessary health, life and safety improvements. If the repair needed is under $3,000 the homeowner will be only eligible to apply for the grant program. If the repair is over $3,000, the homeowner will need to apply first for the loan program. If they are denied a loan, they will be eligible to apply for a grant, up to $10,000. The following is a partial list of priority issues: - Accessibility needs and modifications - Appliances, if existing ones are nonfunctional, inefficient or in very poor condition - Bathroom repair - Brick or masonry repair - Chimney repair - Door and window repair or replacement (if in poor condition) - Driveway or walkway repair - Electrical upgrades - Floor repair and covering - Foundation repair or replacement - Furnace/boiler repair or replacement - Gutter cleaning, repair, or replacement - Hazardous materials abatement - Hot water heater repair or replacement - Kitchen repair - Paint, interior and exterior - Plumbing repair - Porch repair or replacement - Retaining wall repair (for code violations, or if hazardous) - Roof repair or replacement - Sewer repair - Siding (if in poor condition) - Structural repair - Water line repair or replacement
Physical Address
700 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
Application process
Call or email for inquiries about services.
Fee
$150 fee for loan closing cost is included in the loan. No fees for grant program.
Eligibility
Owner-occupied, single family homes within Seattle city limits. Loan Program: Homeowners must have equity in their homes and meet loan underwriting guidelines. Eligible applicants earning 50% or less of Area Median Income may receive 0% interest loans; those earning 51-80% of Area Median Income may receive 3% interest loans. Grant Program: Must earn at or less than 50% of the Area Median Income. Can receive up to $10,000 assistance in a lifetime.
Service area
Seattle, WA
Agency info
City of Seattle's Office of Housing
Offers low interest loans and grants for home repairs and free weatherization services for single family homes; weatherization also available for apartment buildings.