The limits for Bruce County’s Home Repair Program Guidelines are increasing in the applicant’s favour.
Bruce County Director of Human Services Christine MacDonald explained the changes to the Human Services Committee on April 1st.
Effective immediately, in order to apply for the program, your income level has been increased to $75,000 and the assessed value of your home increased to $340,000.
If you meet those conditions you could be eligible for a maximum $15,000 forgivable loan over a 10-year term.
The program provides assistance for residents who require home repairs to improve their living conditions or foster independent living.
The earlier program called for residents who have an annual income of $41,000 or less and are renovating a home assessed at less than $225,000.
MacDonald says they’ve revamped the payouts because neighbouring communities have done so and costs have simply gone up.
The motion to approve carried and the new parameters are now in effect.