City of Wilkes-Barre
City of Wilkes-Barre Office of Economic & Community Development - Wilkes-Barre City Homeowners Emergency Rehabilitation Grant Program
Provides financial assistance to make necessary repairs to the home for Wilkes-Barre. Total amount of assistance will be determined on a case by case basis depending on the cost of repair or replace the Emergency condition(s). Repair will be sub-contracted to a Wilkes-Barre City licensed contractor. All work will be inspected and approved by the City.
Eligibility: Property must be located in Wilkes-Barre City. Property must be an owner-occupied single family house. Must consent to Housing Code Inspection. Must reside in a dwelling which contains a major housing code violation determined to be of an emergency nature. Owner must have homeowners/fire insurance, flood insurance within 100 year flood plain. Must be current on Property taxes. Must meet income guidelines.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm
(570) 208-4138
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  • (570) 208-4138
  • (570) 208-4136 - Fax
Email Address: info@wilkes-barre.pa.us
Fee Amounts: Government funding
Intake Procedure: Call for additional information.
Intake Requirements: Complete application. Application available on website.
Geographical Area: Wilkes-Barre City
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City of Wilkes-Barre
City of Wilkes-Barre Office of Economic & Community Development - Wilkes-Barre City Homeowners Emergency Rehabilitation Grant Program
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