First Energy: Energy Programs

About: First Energy offers a variety of incentive programs for saving energy in the residence through their four electric companies in PA. Programs vary but may include: Home Energy Analyzer Residential Energy Audit Program Appliance Program Lighting Program HVAC &

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PPL Energy Utilities: Residential Rebates

New Year, new ways to save.  Learn how your home can become more efficient — starting with free energy-saving products. To read more, click here. PPL Main Phone Line: 1-877-486-9204 Website: https://pplelectricsavings.com/Home/Index?utm_source=foryourhome&utm_medium=saveenergy&utm_campaign=pplwebsite Additional Information: Save on lighting, find a contractor and/or recycle

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Credit Counseling Center: Reverse Mortgage Counseling

A reverse mortgage, also known as the home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) , is a financial product for homeowners 62 or older who have accumulated home equity and want to use this to supplement retirement income. To learn more, click

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Redevelopment Authority of the County of Lancaster: Home Repair Program

Offers 0% interest, deferred-payment loans for county homeowners to make major home repairs. To find out more, click here . Contact: Rhonda Lapp Phone: 717-394-0793 Email: rlapp@lchra.com URL: http://www.lchra.com/home-repair/ Additional Information: Qualifications include household income, homeowner credit, available equity, length of time of ownership

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NeighborWorks Northeastern PA: Project Property Acquisition Redevelopment

The Project Property Acquisition and Redevelopment (PAR) is a social investment driven initiative to address regional economic distress and blight, stagnant property values and neighborhood health and safety. Project PAR purchases abandoned/foreclosed properties eligible for redevelopment and resale within the

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Tri County Housing Development Corp: Affordable Housing Development and Rehab

Tri-County HDC is a not for profit certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) that promotes and develops affordable housing for low & moderate income individuals & families through rehabilitation, redevelopment, as well as new home construction projects. To find out

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First Commonwealth Bank: Community First Home Improvement Loan

Sometimes you just need a little bit of a boost in order to improve your home, which is why we’ve developed the Community First Home Improvement Loan. Features & Benefits:  Designed to help homeowners perform home improvement; Flexible uses include

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Mon Valley Initiative: Housing Counseling Program

MVI’s Housing Counseling Program provides services in individual and group settings to help clients achieve and maintain homeownership.  Click here to learn more. Contact: Jonathan Weaver Phone: 412 464 4000 ext 4008 Email: jweaver@monvalleyinitiative.com URL: http://www.monvalleyinitiative.com/home-buying-guidance/housing-counseling-program/ Additional Information: Please contact MVI

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Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation: Assistive Technology (AT) Loans, Including Accessible Home Modifications.

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation offers no or low-interest loans so that people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians can purchase the AT that they need to maintain or increase independence. Examples of AT include ramps, roll-in shower, widened doorways, stair glides,

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PHFA: PENNVEST

Pennvest assists eligible homeowners who need to repair or replace their individual on-lot septic system OR to connect for the first time to a public sewer system. This product has a low interest and provides up to $25,000 with a

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Affordable Housing Centers of Pennsylvania: Housing Counseling

Affordable Housing Centers of Pennsylvania is a HUD Housing Counseling agency that performs pre-purchase counseling and foreclosure prevention services in the Greater Philadelphia region. Our mission is to increase and preserve homeownership opportunities for low to moderate-income households. To find

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The Pittsburgh Project: Home Improvement Services for Elderly and Those with Disabilities

The Pittsburgh Project Home Repair Ministry deploys more than 2,000 volunteers (mostly middle and high school students), along with technical support to provide minor repairs including: painting, drywall and carpentry for owner-occupied homes of those who physically or financially cannot

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Rebuilding Together Philadelphia: Rehab Program

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia renovates 75 vulnerable homes a year for low-income homeowners. Repairs include roofing, electricity, plumbing and other repairs to make homes healthier, safer and more energy-efficient.  To find out more, click here . Contact: Stefanie Seldin Email: stefanie@rebuildingphilly.org Phone: 215-966-1134 URL: www.rebuildingphilly.org

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Self Determination Housing Project of Pennsylvania (SDHP): PA Accessible Housing Program

SDHP has long advocated that people with disabilities and older adults must have safe, affordable, accessible, and non-segregated housing. Individuals with disabilities and older adults, like all people, are entitled to choose where and with whom they live, and not

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