ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Pinellas County is trying to help keep homeowners in their houses despite rising costs by expanding its state-funded home repair program.
“We want people to remain in our county, and we know that times are tough and insurance is changing and the price of construction is changing,” said Rebecca Crisp, Pinellas County’s community development specialist.
Eligible residents could get up to $75,000 in a fully forgivable loan for critical home repairs.
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“Some people aren’t getting raises, or they’re not seeing their social security increase, and things like that,” Crisp said.
County officials said they’re seeing a growing need for assistance with home repairs. This program targets low-income homeowners, who may not otherwise be able to make the repairs to their homes. Crisp said the program can help handle roofs, hurricane impact windows and doors, HVAC and code-related electrical.
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