Funding for Whole-Home Repairs Program Remains in Limbo
(Harrisburg, PA) -- Overwhelming demand and budget negotiations have reportedly left hundreds of people unable to get help from a state program for home repair. Last year, lawmakers agreed to use 125-million-dollars in ARPA funds to create the Whole-Home Repairs Program. Now, administrators tell Spotlight PA the program is backlogged due to huge demand. Another 50-million to fund it was included in the state budget approved in August, but that amount won't come to pass until lawmakers can agree on additional legislation. The program is designed for renters as well as homeowners.