Housing
Rehabilitation
Eligible
Repairs
According to federal guidelines, priority is given to repairs which eliminate health and safety hazards (lead-based paint and housing code violations). Work to improve handicap accessibility and energy conservation are also considered. The following are examples of eligible repairs:
Hazardous
Materials:
Abatement of asbestos in flooring, walls, siding, roofs and around pipes.
Abatement of materials containing lead, i.e. paint and pipes.
Housing
Code:
Walls, ceilings and floors, stairs and porches, roofs and chimneys, exterior
and interior paint, gutters and leaders, plumbing and plumbing fixtures,
furnaces, boilers and water heaters, wiring and electrical service
Handicapped
Barrier Removal:
Wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, special plumbing fixtures, handrails,
stair glides
Energy
Improvements:
Insulation, storm windows and doors, replacement windows, ventilation
Exclusions:
Work covered by insurance, general remodeling/additions, cosmetic improvements,
work begun prior to approval for participation in the Housing Rehabilitation
Program
Technical
and Financial Procedures
Assistance is provided by the Housing Division’s Work Team throughout
the project. The Housing Rehabilitation Program will provide application
assistance, underwriting, identification of repairs, product information,
work specifications, cost estimates, competitive bidding, contract document
preparation, progress inspections, payment processing
Town of West Hartford is committed to assuring equal access to programs, activities and services to all individuals. The Town will work actively to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act
If you know of someone who may be interested in or eligible for the Housing Rehabilitation Program, please tell them to call (860) 561-7562.
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