March 29, 2024 - Philadelphia, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro joined Representative Jordan Harris, Senator Nikil Saval, and Senator Anthony Williams to visit Philadelphia homeowner Dominique Young and see firsthand how her home has been improved through the Whole-Home Repairs Program. The Governor's proposed 2024-25 budget creates opportunity by cutting costs for Pennsylvania families, including a $50 million investment in the Whole-Home Repairs program. "For many folks who love their homes and have worked hard to take care of them - years of wear and tear have added up to big costs. The Whole-Home Repairs Program is a practical, commonsense way to cut costs and deliver real relief for folks all across Pennsylvania by helping them stay in - and take care of - their homes," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "We know this is a commonsense, practical investment that works. That's why my budget invests another $50 million in Whole-Home Repairs Program. The need is clear, and we've seen Whole-Home Repairs deliver for so many Pennsylvanians all across this Commonwealth. We've got to do our part to keep cutting costs for homeowners and help them maintain and stay in their homes." The Whole-Home Repairs Program, which is administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), gives grants to low- and moderate-income homeowners for essential home repairs, safety measures, and resident accessibility - as well as energy efficient upgrades including heating and insulation. The program also offers loans to small landlords to enable them to provide safe, affordable housing units to tenants. Program allocations are made to local county governments or nonprofits which distribute the grants or loans to qualifying applicants.List of Speakers:Rep. Jordan HarrisSen. Anthony WilliamsSen. Nikil SavalEmily SchapiraDominique YoungGovernor Josh Shapiro
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