In the past, the Dorchester Times has mentioned the state of disrepair of a handful of properties in town. As a result, we have been criticized by some readers for failing to recognize that the owners of such properties are low income.
To those who have criticized us, we directly ask you to spread the word about the following program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development has just announced adequate funding remains available to assist very low income
households with home repairs. For
those who own and occupy homes in need of essential repairs and who are
wondering how to get financing, USDA Rural Development can help with grants and
low-interest loans for homeowners in rural communities. Dorchester is eligible for this program.
Applicants
must own and occupy the home and not exceed income guidelines established by
county and household size. The family’s income must below 50% of the
county median income. For many counties in Nebraska, the income limit for
a one person household is $21,350; two person, $24,400; three person, $27,450;
four person, $30,500 and five person, $32,950. However, some counties may
have higher income limits. Please contact your USDA Rural Development
office for the details in your county, or call (402) 437-5563.
For more
information, visit http://www.rd.usda.gov/ne. You may also contact Single Family Housing
Specialist Krista Mettscher at 402-437-5518, krista.mettscher@ne.usda.gov.
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