A resident of the Town shared this information with me and thought the rest of the Town would be interested in this.
USDA Rural Development , New England Office has grants and loans available to low income and elderly citizens to purchase or improve their homes. More information is available at this link:
Home ownership loans (section 502) are available to residents of West Boylston who meet the following criteria:
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1-4 member household
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5-8 member
household
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LOW INCOME
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63750
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84150
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MODERATE INCOME
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91700
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121050
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Home improvement and repair loans and grants (section 504)
Loans are available to very low-income homeowners to address general repairs to improve or modernize, weatherize and/or remove code violations. Loans are limited to a maximum of $20,000 scheduled for repayment in not to exceed 20 years at a rate of one percent interest. Grants are available up to $7,500 for senior citizens unable to afford a loan, but only for repairs and improvements that will remove health or safety hazards. Repairs may also be made to make the property accessible and useable for household members with disabilities.
Please share this information with anyone who may be interested.
Leon A. Gaumond Jr.
Town Administrator
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