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Home Improvement Loan Program
The HOME Improvement Loan Program is a zero interest, deferred payment loan designed to assist low- to moderate-income homeowners with upgrades to their homes without negatively impacting personal budgets. This program is administered by NeighborWorks Green Bay, 437 S. Jackson Street, Green Bay, WI 54301. For more information, call (920) 448-3075 or email info@nwgreenbay.org.
This loan program is for low to moderate income owner occupants of single-family, two-family and three-family structures.
Income Requirements:
Applicant must meet the following federal income guidelines.
| Family Size | Gross Maximum Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $45,200 |
| 2 | $51,650 |
| 3 | $58,100 |
| 4 | $64,550 |
| 5 | $69,750 |
| 6 | $74,900 |
| 7 | $80,050 |
| 8 | $85,250 |
- Owner-occupant must have owned the home for at least 5 years or have equivalent equity.
- Loan amount is based on the homeowners available equity (up to 100%).
- All code violations must be corrected.
- Must be current on property taxes.
- Flood insurance is required if located in 100 year floodplain
Determining Qualifications:
If you pass the test and live in the target area, you may be eligible for a Home Improvement Loan!
Exterior improvements are given the highest priority and may include the following:
- Doors
- Gutters
- Insulation
- Roofs
- Siding
- Trim
- Windows
Interior upgrades are eligible if exterior is up to code. These upgrades may include, but are not limited to:
- Electrical service
- Plumbing
- Furnaces
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
Garages are eligible if entire home is up to code.
Terms:
- Minimum loan amount of $2,000 / maximum loan amount of $ 35,000.
- Zero interest for the life of the loan.
- Payments are deferred as long as the home is owner-occupied.
- Personal guarantee required for all loans.
Related Documents:
An eligible contractor must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin.
Lead Certifications
All contractors must be certified and comply with Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter HFS 163. Contractors must meet the definitions describing “Lead-Abatement Supervisor, Workers, and Companies”, HFS 163.03 (64),(65) and (66). Certifications must be current and comply with HFS 163.10, and work practices absolutely must comply with HFS 163.14, EPA, and OSHA.
Insurance Requirement
Commercial General Liability Insurance on an “Occurrence Basis” with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and/or aggregate combined single limit, Personal Injury, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage. The following insurance coverage must also be in place:
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance including Employer’s Liability Coverage as required by the State of Wisconsin
- Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance for all owned vehicles, all non-owned vehicles, and all hired vehicles. Minimum $500,000 combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage each accident
- Additional Insured: the certificate must name the City of Green Bay and the Redevelopment Authority as an Additional Insured for the project
- Lead and Asbestos abatement coverage