Housing Rehabilitation Program 

The City of Sharon has a Roof Repair Program and a Minor Repair Program for low to moderate income homeowners.  The programs assist with repairs to owner-occupied properties to address code deficiencies, health and safety issues, and to make homes more energy efficient

Eligibility Requirements

1. Property must be owner-occupied and located within the City of Sharon, Pennsylvania.  A copy of the deed is required.
2. Program is income-based.  Applicants must meet income guidelines (see program application) in order to qualify.  Proof of income from all sources for all members of the household is required.  If employed, 3 months of most recent consecutive paystubs are required.  Sources of income include, but are not limited to, employment, self-employment, Social Security, SSI, public assistance, pensions, retirement benefits, annuities, alimony, spousal support, child support, interest and dividends.  Falsification and/or omission of income sources will result in immediate denial from the program.
3. Property taxes, sewer fees, garbage fees and all municipal fees must be current, and must remain current, as long as the City of Sharon has any liens on the property.  Copies of paid receipts for property taxes, most recent paid sewer bill and garbage bill are required.
4. Homeowner’s insurance must be current and must remain in effect as long as the City of Sharon has any liens on the property.  A copy of current homeowner’s insurance policy is required.

Please contact the Housing Rehabilitation Specialist about other housing rehabilitation or home energy/utility assistance programs outside of the city’s programs.