STEVENS POINT - U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Housing Program director Dave Schwobe announced that funding is available for Wisconsin residents to make repairs to their homes.
As the days begin to lengthen, the temperatures rise and as people start to think about spring cleaning, they often forget what's in the yard that they don't see - the septic system.
If an inspection of a septic system indicates that it needs to be repaired, replaced or upgraded, USDA Rural Development can provide assistance through home repair loans and grants. Loans are available for up to $20,000 at a 1 percent fixed interest rate for up to 20 years. Individuals who are age 62 and older and who do not have repayment ability for a loan may be eligible for a grant of up to $7,500. Funds can cover all upfront and construction costs, including septic system designs, permits and installations.
Program eligibility is based on household income that cannot exceed 50 percent of the area median income and the property must be located in a rural community. Portions of all counties in Wisconsin are eligible for Rural Development's housing programs with the exception of Milwaukee County.
Having a septic system inspected may prevent failure and protect one's investment and family and Wisconsin's groundwater.
For more information on USDA Rural Development's Home Repair Loan and Grant Program and to verify if one's income and property qualify, call USDA Rural Development at 715-345-7611 or visit the website at www.rd.usda.gov/wi.
As the days begin to lengthen, the temperatures rise and as people start to think about spring cleaning, they often forget what's in the yard that they don't see - the septic system.
If an inspection of a septic system indicates that it needs to be repaired, replaced or upgraded, USDA Rural Development can provide assistance through home repair loans and grants. Loans are available for up to $20,000 at a 1 percent fixed interest rate for up to 20 years. Individuals who are age 62 and older and who do not have repayment ability for a loan may be eligible for a grant of up to $7,500. Funds can cover all upfront and construction costs, including septic system designs, permits and installations.
Program eligibility is based on household income that cannot exceed 50 percent of the area median income and the property must be located in a rural community. Portions of all counties in Wisconsin are eligible for Rural Development's housing programs with the exception of Milwaukee County.
Having a septic system inspected may prevent failure and protect one's investment and family and Wisconsin's groundwater.
For more information on USDA Rural Development's Home Repair Loan and Grant Program and to verify if one's income and property qualify, call USDA Rural Development at 715-345-7611 or visit the website at www.rd.usda.gov/wi.