Preserving Homes, Building Communities: Empowering Racine Residents with Access to Loans for Safety and Energy Efficiency.
The Department of City Development offers income-qualified homeowners access to repair loans.
As a house ages, regular maintenance becomes essential. Failure to address maintenance issues can lead to safety concerns and diminish the overall appeal of the neighborhood. To tackle safety issues and enhance energy efficiency, the City of Racine Department of City Development provides income-qualified homeowners with access to repair loans. Your home is not just a house; it’s a valuable asset that deserves protection.
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A Walk Through a Typical Home Repair Loan
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Who qualifies for a loan?
- Current with mortgage payments, property taxes, and property insurance.
- Within the City of Racine city limits. (Other county residents are not eligible.)
- Under the federally‐set income guidelines for the household.
- In agreement with program funding rules.
How much will the city loan me?
Do I have to make monthly loan payments?
Is the repair work completed under this program under warranty and for how long?
I have credit problems. Can I get a loan?
(a) Demonstrate both the willingness and financial ability to repay the rehabilitation loan and meet any outstanding or likely future obligations related to the property; and
(b) Not have declared bankruptcy within four (4) years; and
(c) Provide all financial data and relevant information necessary to document program eligibility and give the City Development staff permission to obtain verification of such information from appropriate sources.
We work around medical collections but all other collections/liens need to be resolved before the City can make a housing loan. Final policy-making and loan approval authority the responsibility of the City of Racine Loan Board of Review. Programs will only be available as funding is available.
Can I take out a loan for my relative’s house?
City of Racine Division of Economic Development and Housing