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Bill Cooper
Redevelopment & Housing Project Manager
510-494-4520
bcooper@ci.fremont.ca.us

We've got the right tools! With an entire toolbox of ideas on hand, the City is building better neighborhoods one home at a time - starting with yours! If your home needs improvements, low interest loans and grants are available through the City to get you off to the right start. Please see below for more information.

• Loans
• Grants
• Eligible Property Improvements
• Eligibility
• 5 Easy Steps
• Application and Additional Information
• Program Brochure

Loans

The maximum loan amount is $60,000 at below market interest rates. Loan repayments can be deferred.

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Grants

Grants are also available for minor home repairs. However, homes must meet basic health and safety codes before any grant funds can be used. Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000.

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Eligible Property Improvements

Here is a sampling of the broad range of home improvements the program can cover:

• Roof repair or replacement
• Repair or replacement of damaged or shifting foundations
• Repair or replacement of deficient plumbing, electrical, and heating systems
• Earthquake reinforcement or retrofitting
• Driveway improvements
• Fence repair
• Home interior and exterior painting

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Eligibility

If you can answer "Yes!" to the following questions, you may be eligible to participate in the City of Fremont's Neighborhood Home Improvement Program:

• Do you own and live in a home in Fremont?
• Is your home in need of basic repair and property improvements?
• Do you meet the income guidelines listed below?

2008 Gross Annual Income Limits
Neighborhood Home Improvement Program
Persons in Household	Maximum Income Redevelopment Project Areas	Maximum Income Citywide
1	$72,350	$48,250
2	$82,700	$55,100
3	$93,000	$62,000
4	$103,300	$68,850
5	$111,600	$74,400
6	$119,900	$79,900
7	$128,150	$85,450

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5 easy steps

1. Give us a call - We will send you an application.

2. Fill out an application - Our applications are simple and easy to read.

3. Create your "wish list" - A construction Specialist will visit your home to help you develop the list.

4. Hire a contractor - We will bid out the project, but you make the final contractor selection.

5. Make the improvements - Enjoy your "new home".

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 Application and Additional Information

 

Program Application 239K	Program Contacts List 83K	Please download Acrobat Reader if you cannot view this document: Adobe Acrobat Reader Download

Brochure

Neighborhood Home Improvement Program Brochure

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The following lead based paint brochure is part of the Neighborhood Home Improvement Program application.  

EPA Lead Based Paint Brochure	Website Link to Download Brochure
"Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home"	www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadpdfe.pdf