Seniors on a budget
Before you decide on something as drastic as a reverse mortgage, check all your options! The government will help pay for work such as a new roof or windows or furnace.
Grants for Residential Property Owners
ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes is available to owners of single family homes including detached, semi-detached and low rise multi-unit residential buildings. Property owners can qualify for federal grants by improving the energy efficiency of their homes, and reducing their home’s impact on the environment. The maximum grant one can receive per home or multi-unit residential building is $5,000; whereas the total grant amount available to one individual or entity for eligible properties over the life of the program is $500,000.
The Phone number to call is 1-800-387-2000.
Always check everything before signing any papers and get advice from someone you trust. This goes for any new financial interests. Follow your gut feeling on everything; if it seems too good to be true it probably is.
May 20th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
I didn’t know about this. I will tell my neighbour about it. Thanks for the information.