Housing Grants

Many individuals are affected by today’s economic environment, many are in need of a bit of extra help, but most don’t know about the vast amounts of financial aid and government grants available to help individuals and families in their time of need. Perhaps an individual or family seeking a home is a low-income candidate or first-time home buyer, or maybe due to a bad credit history it is difficult to attain a mortgage. Many people in these situations do not know that there are billions of dollars in housing grants being offered by the government and special group organizations to renters and home buyers. The qualified candidate seeking a bit of financial help paying rent or qualifying for the down payment of a mortgage can receive government grant funds to pay rent or make a down payment on a home or even to make home renovations. In 2009, over $12 Billion was given away to low income Americans in federal grant money housing programs alone.

Little known to most, government grants are even available for home renovations. Home renovations or remodeling can also be subsidized by a government housing grant. Right now, the government has made available an unlimited amount of funds for housing grants devoted to cooling and heating repairs in many homes. The government feels that it is important to have at least the basic accessibility to heat in the winter or cool air in the dead of summer. Many individuals without these basic necessities are qualified for a tax free housing grant which will provide needy individuals with the financial aid to replace a furnace with a more energy efficient and dependable unit.

Moreover, you may find that your home is qualified for a block grant. This type of housing grant is available for low-cost energy related home repairs including weatherization. Block grants are large sums of aid made available by the federal government for housing repair and have very few restrictions or provisions. Homes that are in dire need of re-shingling in order to be more capable to withstand frequent tornados or strong winds depending on where your home is located. Now anyone qualified for a housing grant can use government funds to pay for essential weatherization renovations necessary to protect your home and family from the dangers of seasons.

Not everyone will qualify for housing grants, but until you apply you will not be aware of the money that may be available to you. As the real estate market continues to steadily fall housing has been becoming more affordable and more available. With the help of government housing grants a homebuyer can now find an affordable low interest home loan.