WARREN — Homeowners in the city of Warren may soon be able to receive assistance for home repairs or down payments thanks to a program approved by the City Council.
At their Dec. 16 meeting, council members discussed creating a special revenue fund that would use $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds awarded to the city to help Warren residents repair their homes or receive income-based assistance toward a down payment on a new home. Qualified homeowners could receive up to $25,000 for repairs under the proposal.
“This is something that probably should have had a press release and a big fanfare about, because I think this is one of the most positive things that’s happened in the city for years,” Council Secretary Mindy Moore said. “We wanted to make people’s lives better, and I think this will do it.”…