FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — As temperatures begin to drop, Fort Wayne residents facing the winter without a working heating system now have a lifeline. The City of Fort Wayne’s Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services has launched a new grant initiative called Hope Through Heat, aimed at replacing broken or non-functional furnaces and boilers for qualifying homeowners.
The program is designed to provide safe, reliable heating to households in need — and it’s already accepting applications.
“No family should face a Fort Wayne winter without heat,” said Kelly Lundberg, Director of the Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services. “By providing funds to replace non-working systems for those most in need, we’re ensuring our neighbors have safe, warm homes and don’t have to rely on space heaters or fireplaces, which can pose serious fire risks.”
Who Qualifies for Hope Through Heat?
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Own their home, which must have a non-working furnace, boiler, heat pump, or electric heat kit;
- Reside within Fort Wayne city limits; and
- Earn no more than 50% of the Area Median Income, which is approximately $45,000 for a family of four.
How to Apply
Interested homeowners can apply online at…