18,200 Homeowners Struggle to Get Repairs as Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program Fails to Receive Additional Funding

Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program did not receive additional funding this year.

Waitlist for Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program Swells to 18,200 Despite High Demand

Despite high demand, Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program did not get more money in this year’s state budget. Started in 2022 with $125 million in federal aid and the program helps homeowners with important repairs like fixing leaking roofs, broken windows, and making homes more energy-efficient. A recent survey showed nearly 18,200 applicants were waitlisted because there wasn’t enough funding showing how crucial this program is for fixing major home issues.

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Pennsylvania’s Home Repair Program Faces Funding Cutbacks 

Governor Josh Shapiro proposed adding $50 million to the program calling it “off the charts successful.” However, the final budget deal, made with a divided state legislature did not include this extra funding. This decision has left many counties unable to meet repair needs with some like Dauphin and Indiana having to close applications early because they received too many requests.

Although the Whole-Home Repairs program didn’t get more money the budget does increase funds for affordable housing, going from $70 million to $100 million by 2027. Supporters of the home repair program hope future budget talks will address the funding problem stressing that the program is important for preventing homelessness and helping homeowners in need, according to the report of Audacy.

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