Grants to fund home repairs

SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. >> Low-income homeowners in Saratoga County may be able to get health and safety repairs made at their residences, a news release said.

Rebuilding Together Saratoga County, a nonprofit organizations that helps renovate homes and nonprofit centers, said it was recently awarded grants that will enable it to provide health and safety repairs and accessibility modifications for lowincome homeowners in sites across Saratoga County, at no cost to the homeowners.

Efforts will be focused on homeowners living in traditional, stick-built homes who are older adults, individuals living with a disability, families with children or active or retired members of the armed services, the release said.

These repairs will preserve affordable homeownership for the households and ensure a safe and healthy living environment, the release said.

The group listed examples of recent projects, including: modifying bathroom with low-threshold shower unit; repairing floors; installing a stair glide; constructing a ramp; repairing or replacing a roof; repairing porch and stairs; and making energy efficiency improvements (windows, doors, and insulation).

Interested homeowners or referral agencies can request an application by phone — (518) 587-3315 — or email at Tricia@RTSaratoga.org.

For more information, visit www.RTSaratoga.org.