The PCHC administers two home improvement programs for Putnam residents to assist them in maintaining safe, decent and affordable housing. All programs have income eligibility requirements. For further information contact Patricia Whelan at (845) 225-8493, ext. 208, or e-mail her at PutHousing@aol.com for further information. Putnam Home Improvement Program The Putnam Home Improvement Program assists income eligible homeowners with grants up to $25,000 to perform work which prolongs the useful life of the Home or repairs basic building systems or corrects basic structural defects which threaten or if not corrected or repaired could threaten the health and safety of the dwelling's residents. Eligible homeowners must be able to provide 40 percent of the cost of the repairs. There is an asset limitation of $15,000 or 15% of the current appraised value of the occupied home (which ever is greater). Assets include any monies in savings or checking accounts, certificates of deposit, stocks and bonds. Repairs include roofs, plumbing, and electrical and septic systems. Funding is available on a first-come, first serve basis. Income guidelines apply: One-person: $44,464 Two person: $50,792 Three persons: $57,176 Four persons: $63,504    NOTE: These forms are in PDF format. In order to view/print these forms you MUST have a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click the image below to go to Adobe's web page to download a copy. Senior Action Wagon Repair Program The Senior Action Wagon Repair Program assists seniors and disabled homeowners, on a sliding scale fee, with maintenance and repairs of their homes, such as painting, carpentry and ramps.

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