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This bill establishes a pilot program to provide grants for whole-home repairs to help eligible homeowners and landlords improve their properties, focusing on accessibility, safety, energy efficiency, and habitability. The program, to be administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will provide grants up to a specified maximum amount per unit for homeowners and potentially forgivable loans for landlords with fewer than 10 residential rental properties. Eligible participants must have household incomes at or below 80% of the area median income or meet other specific income criteria. Landlords receiving loans must agree to maintain affordable rental rates, comply with accessibility requirements, and offer lease extensions to current tenants. The pilot program aims to support home repairs across diverse geographic areas, including urban, suburban, rural, and tribal settings, with a focus on helping low-income homeowners and maintaining affordable housing. The program will run from 2025 to 2030, with HUD authorized to spend up to $25 million, and will require annual reporting on program outcomes, demographics, and efforts to prevent fraud. Implementing organizations must coordinate with existing federal, state, and local home repair programs to maximize efficiency and avoid redundancy.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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