Housing Rehabilitation
The Housing Rehabilitation Program
The Housing Rehabilitation Program provides eligible homeowners with grants in order to address code violations and accessibility upgrades for low-and moderate-income households. Some examples of eligible repairs are as follows, but are not limited to:
- electrical
- foundation repair
- ceilings/walls
- sillwork
- doors/windows
- handicap accessibility
- chimneys/roofs
- asbestos removal
- floors/joists
- boilers/furnaces
- insulation
- plumbing
- bathrooms
- hot water systems
- lead paint removal
Apply to the Housing Rehabilitation Program
If you are interested in applying to the Housing Rehabilitation Program, please reach out to Shirley Stephens, housing rehabilitation coordinator, at 413.781.6045.
You will be asked to fill out a short pre-application, ensuring your income level falls within federal income guidelines, as laid out by the federal Office of Housing and Urban Development. If you are qualified, you will be asked to complete an application, and be entered on to a waiting list.
If you have questions about the program, you can also reach out to the Office of Community Development at 413.263.3044.
Other Resources
If you are unable to wait on the waiting list for Housing Rehabilitation, or have a specific concern, please look into these other local and statewide programs that offer a range of low-interest loans and direct grants.
Down Payment Assistance Program
“Attend a first-time homebuyer workshop and apply to receive $5,000 - $7,500 in down payment assistance when purchasing a home or condo in West Springfield. Down Payment Assistance Program
Housing Modification Loan Program
No interest loans to modify the homes of adults & children with disabilities. Housing Modification Loan Program
Fuel Assistance
Also known as the "Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program," helps eligible households challenged by the high cost of home heating fuel pay a portion of their winter heating bills. In some cases, clients are eligible for heating system repair also. Fuel Assistance
Weatherization Assistance Program / Heating System Repair and Replacement
WAP provides eligible households with full-scale home energy efficiency services. Weatherization Assistance Program / Heating System Repair and Replacement
Septic System Repair Loans
Low interest loans available to keep septic systems compliant with Massachusetts Title V requirements. Septic System Repair Loans
Home Improvement Loan Program
5% loans up to $50,000 to make general, non-luxury improvements to your property. Home Improvement Loan Program
0% (for owner-occupied or non-profit owned) loans to remove hazardous lead paint. Get the Lead Out Program
Preventing Foreclosure
Meet with a Wayfinders foreclosure counselor to prevent the risk of homelessness. Preventing Foreclosure
West Springfield Housing Authority
The WSHA provides decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low and moderate income persons. They own 347 units in West Springfield. West Springfield Housing Authority
MA Department of Housing and Community Development
This webpage includes state resources for: state-aided public housing, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, housing assistance for specific groups (victims of domestic violence, children, others), and homeownership opportunities. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities