The City of Orange Home Improvement Program assists homeowners by providing grants and loans to make needed home repairs.
Types of Assistance
Loan
Up to $35,000
0% Interest
Deferred until sale or transfer of property
For Low and Very Low Income homeowners
2. Grant
Up to $5,000
No repayment required
For Very Low Income homeowners
3. Grant/Loan
A $5,000 grant and $35,000 loan for the same project
For qualified Very Low Income single family homeowners
Eligible Properties
Loans - Single-family detached homes and condominiums.
Grants - Single-family homes, condominiums, and mobile homes.
Eligible Improvements
- Bldg. Code Violations
- Plumbing
- Electrical Repair
- Exterior Painting
- Ventilation/Heating
- Fumigation
- Health and Sanitation
- Interior Painting
- Driveways
- Bathrooms
- Garage Door
- Fences/Gates
- Windows
- Re-roofing
- Waterblast/Stucco
- Structural Repairs
- Interior Flooring
- Improvements for the physically handicapped
Eligible Homeowners
Participants must have title to and occupy the property.
Participants’ household gross income must not exceed the following income limits based on the household size:
Income Guidelines
Household Size
Very Low
Low
1
$32,550
$52,100
2
37,200
59,500
3
41,850
66,950
4
46,500
74,400
5
50,200
80,350
6
53,950
86,300
7
57,650
92,250
8
61,400
98,200
Asset Limitations
Non-Seniors
Seniors (62+)
$40,000
$80,000
A credit report will be obtained for each applicant to demonstrate the applicant's willingness and ability to meet credit obligations. Any adverse or derrogatory credit information may limit the applicant's ability to qualify for the Program.
Acceptance of an application does not guarantee a funding commitment.
For additional information, please contact Robert Moya, Housing Specialist.
