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Free Accessibility Major Rehabilitation Solar Affordable Iy~t~1•oz~eyne~zts ~Loa~a I'ro~ram Horaszn~ Program Free Accessibility grants are available for persons who are disabled. Grants can be used for the construction of railings, in- stallation of grab bars, and similar moditi- catiuns. • Homeowner grants of up to $5,000 • Tenant grants of up to $5,000 (with approval from the rental property owner) The c~m:,uucnon of ramps and other more expensive modifications can be addressed for homeowners under the Rehabilitation Loan Proeram. i i >~_- - _ --~~- Low interest (3°io) loans are available for items that exceed the grant program limits. Loans are either amortized (monthly pay- ments) or deferred (no payments due until the home is sold or transferred) depending on the borrower's income and debt. Eligible repairs include: roof, gutters, sewer line replacement, termite and dry rot damage repair, fiirnaces, electrical/ plumbing repair and replacement, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, accessibility im- provements, insulation, and solar electric systems. Mobile Home Loan Program Loans of up to $25,000 are available to owners of mobile homes for larger repairs and improvements including lifts, root re- placement, bathroom repairs and dry rot repairs. Mobile home loans may be deferred (not requiring repayment until the home is sold or transferred) or may be amortized. GRID .~Iternativcs provides informa- tion, assistance, and finding for the in- stallation of solar panels for low-income households through the Housing Reha- bilitation Loan Program. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds pay far rehabilitation services to facilitate the installation of solar electric systems on low-income owner-occupied homes in Pleasanton. ~ `~>J~J~?'~` ,1 Minor Home Repair Grant Program 'The Minor Home Repair grant program has five components: 1) Minor Home Repair (rnax. $2,000) includes water heaters, smoke detectors, minor plumbing and electrical repairs 21 Mobile home repair (max. $5,000) Includes any mobile-home repairs that fall within the grant limit 3) Clean-Up Grant (max. $1,000) In- cludes trunming trees, haul away of de- bris, general clean-up of exterior ~l) Accessibility (max. $5,000) -- Disabil- ity-related access including ramps, grab bars, and other accessibility items. 5) Seismic (max. $2,000) -Seismic brac- ing to strengthen the foundation of the home.