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It's been several years now since I was told that I was eligible to recieve a new heater from the city since my heater was broken. I was told on the day of installation that the fellow who was coming to install the heater was in a car accident. Now I am being told that I have to start the process all over again. Meanwhile, I am a senior citizen having to bump from pillar to post because I bearly have any heat at all. My heater leaks water and sometimes shuts down completely. I hate having to burden my children down with this. Can someone please help me.
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AndWeReWalking (Utilisateur inscrit)
Reconnu Philly311 (Utilisateur inscrit)
There are several agencies that you can contact for help. Please try the Emergency Heater Hotline at 215-568-7190.
You can also try the SHARP program at 215-765-9040. They provide free minor repairs and weatherization.
The Basic Systems Repair Program provides free emergency repairs to electrical, plumbing and/or heating systems of an owner-occupied property. Their number is 215-448-2160. Thank you. (mb)
Clos Philly311 (Utilisateur inscrit)
Philly311 (Utilisateur inscrit)
Please contact the heater hotline along with the other resources listed below. Thank you. (mb)
Tax Abatement Program - the City's Board of Revision of Taxes allows a 10-year exemption from paying taxes on the increased value of a renovated house. No limit to the cost of improvements. Renovations must require a building permit (e.g. installing a deck, adding a bathroom). All taxes must be current to the Department of Revenue to take advantage of this offer. For more information contact the Board of Revision of Taxes at 601 Walnut Street, Suite 300 West Philadelphia, PA 19106 by calling 215-686-4334 or visit http://brtweb.phila.gov.
Building Materials Exchange - Impact Services provides new and salvaged materials at low cost to low and middle-income homeowners. Free membership allows homeowners to purchase materials up to 75 percent off store prices. Available materials include: paint, lumber, floor coverings, used appliances, mirrors, windows, toilets and sinks. For more information contact Impact Services at 111 W. Erie Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19140 by calling 215-423-3613 or visit www.impactservices.org.
Senior Housing Assistance Repair Program (SHARP) - home repairs include replacing exterior doors and locks, rebuilding basement steps, making minor plumbing repairs and replacing electrical switches, outlets and fixtures. Service is offered to seniors on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information please contact Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) at 642 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19130 by calling 215-765-9040 or visit www.pcacares.org.
Loan Programs
Keystone home Energy Loan Program (HELP) - Keystone HELP provides low-rate loans to Pennsylvania homeowners for ENERGYSTAR® and other qualifying energy-efficiency improvements such as heating and cooling systems, windows, doors, insulation, geothermal and solar systems. Work must be performed by approved contractors/dealers. For more information contact Keystone HELP toll-free at 888-232-3477 or visit www.KeystoneHELP.com.
Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (GPUAC) loans - GPUAC offers Mini-PHIL and PHIL-Plus loans specifically designed for homeowners with less-than-perfect credit. They must be used toward home improvements although leftover funds may be used to pay off existing consumer debt. Income guidelines apply. For more information call 215-851-0110 or visit www.formyphillyhome.org.
Mini-PHIL - homeowners can borrow up to $10,000 for home repairs and take up to 10 years to repay.
PHIL-Plus - homeowners can borrow up to $25,000 for large home repairs and take up to 20 years to repay. Applicants can apply for a 1-percent rate reduction after 24 consecutive on-time monthly payments.
Adaptive Modifications Program provides free adaptations to house or apartment of low-income disabled individuals. Income guidelines apply. For more information call Philadelphia Housing Development Corp. at 215-448-2160.
Emergency Heater Hotline - provides free minor heater repairs. Income guidelines apply. For more information call 215-568-7190.
Philadelphia Home Improvement Loan (PHIL Loan) provides low-interest home improvement loan up to $25,000 to qualified homeowners. Income guidelines apply. For more information call 877-4-U-PHILA (877-487-4452).
PHIL-Plus/Mini-PHIL provides home improvement loans to owners with less-than-perfect credit. Call 215-686-9723 for list of housing counseling agencies or for more information. Income guidelines apply.
Property Tax Abatement is available by calling 215-686-9270. Provides tax relief the increased value of a renovated house for ten years.
The SHARP Program provides free minor repairs and weatherization to homes of elderly Philadelphians through the Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging (PCA). For more information call 215-765-9040. Income guidelines apply.
BASIC SYSTEMS REPAIR PROGRAM (PHDC) provides free emergency repairs to electrical, plumbing and/or heating systems of an owner-occupied property. Call 215-448-2160. Income guidelines apply.
Weatherization (PHDC) provides free weatherization and energy-efficiency improvements to owner-occupied and rental units. Call 215-448-2160. Income guidelines apply.