Renter's and Homeowner's Program

The Housing Cost Reduction Initiative (HCRI) and Housing Organization and Direct Assistance Program (HODAP) is a housing assistance program for households with low to moderate income. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant for seniors and those with disabilities or in the form of a 0% interest loan. The loan is to be paid back using an affordable payment plan which is set up between the recipient, and Renewal Unlimited, Inc. The maximum monthly rental allowance, and the annual income limits are listed on the following pages.

The  types of assistance available are listed as follows:

Homeowner’s

Mortgage Payment Assistance

Property Tax Assistance

Homeowner Utility Assistance

(Power, Heat, Gas, Light, Water, Sewage)

Renter’s

1st Month’s Rent

Security Deposit

Back Rent

Renter’s Utility Assistance

(Power, Heat, Gas, Light, Water, Sewage)

A residential inspection is required for assistance to assure that housing quality standards are met. An applicant may be turned down for reasons including but not limited to: falsifying information on the application, having received assistance from Renewal Unlimited, Inc. in the past twelve months, having an outstanding loan with Renewal Unlimited, Inc. and not replying to requests for information in a timely manner.

To obtain information regarding our:

 HCRI and/or HODAP Program

 Application

 Financial Management Materials

 contact

Tami Mueller at:

(608) 742-5329 ext. 13

 or

Housing Cost Reduction Initiative Program (HCRI)

Housing Organization and Direct Assistance Program (HODAP)

A Program Designed to Offer Housing Assistance for Low to Moderate Income Households.