Housing Programs
Our Housing Programs are designed to help families maintain and improve their housing situations, with the goal of keeping our neighborhood safe and affordable for years to come.
Home Repair & Façade Improvement Grants
If you are a low-income homeowner in the neighborhood, we may have funding available to make necessary repairs and improvements to both the interior and exterior of your home.
Eviction Diversion & Financial Assistance
If you live in the neighborhood and are at risk of eviction, please reach out to us to see if we can help with financial assistance and/or support in navigating tenant & landlord conflicts.
First-time Homebuyer support
SoWe is an initiative of Tenfold, which is an organization that provides a spectrum of services within the world of housing, including financial & educational support to first-time homebuyers.
Real Estate & Property Development
Are you in real estate and/or property development with an interest in investing in SoWe? We would love to connect to see how your goals can best align with our neighborhood strategy.
Tenfold’s Critical Home Repair Loan
To complement the City of Lancaster’s Critical Home Repair grant for households earning 80% or less than the Lancaster County Area Median Income (AMI), Tenfold Community Lending also offers a low interest short-term loan to homeowners earning 80%-120% AMI for critical repairs. More information about the loan program and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking the button below.
Other Resources Available
City of Lancaster’s Home Repair Programs
The City of Lancaster manages three separate programs to help homeowners, renters, and tenants ensure their homes remain safe, accessible, and healthy: Lead Hazard Control, Critical Repair, and Healthy Homes. Each program is unique and has its own qualifications, but you can find more information about each program here and the link to the application here. Please reach out to us or the City if you need any assistance in applying to these programs!
211
The United Way of Lancaster County runs Pennsylvania 211 East, which provides free and confidential referrals, support, and information to individuals in Lancaster County and the surrounding area in need of assistance. You can find information during emergency situations, such as housing and mental health crises, as well as services relating to childcare, after-school programs, food banks, elder care, basic needs, health services and more. To connect with a resource specialist, you can dial 211 on your phone (or 855-567-5341), text your zip code to 898211, fill out a form on their website, or use their directory to search for your needed service.
211 currently serves as the lead agency for all homeless and critical housing-based intake screenings for Lancaster County.
LIHEAP Home Heating & Energy Assistance
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a program of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants. The cash grant is a one-time payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider to be credited on your bill. These grants range from $200 to $1,000 based on household size, income, and fuel type. Please see their website for income eligibility limits.
You can apply online using COMPASS, the online tool for Pennsylvanians to apply for and manage health and human service programs, or on paper: You can download a paper application, print it, fill it out, and return it to your local county assistance office.
Find more ways we can help
If you are in need of services or information not listed above, please feel free to reach out to our team and we will connect with you as soon as possible!
Get in Touch
Need assistance or have an idea for the neighborhood? We would love the opportunity to connect with you!
Phone
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