Are there eligibility qualifications for housing rehabilitation assistance?
Yes. There are qualifications regarding household income, ownership, current taxes, and major liens and judgments attached to the property. Contact the Community Development Division for more information at 329-4481. Will elderly persons be given priority for housing rehabilitation? Yes. Elderly persons, 62 years of age or greater, will be given priority for assistance. Will rental properties be acquired because of the dilapidated condition of the dwelling? Yes. Dilapidated rental properties will be acquired and the owner will be paid fair market value as established through the required appraisal process. Substandard rental properties will be addressed through code enforcement. What types of businesses will be encouraged? Businesses such as barber shops, neighborhood drug stores, neighborhood grocery stores, specialty shops, and restaurants will be encouraged in agreement with the Center City and West Greenville 45-Block Revitalization Plan. How will businesses obtain financial assist
