The City of Memphis has programs and funds to help low-income homeowners winterize their homes — but there’s only so much they can do. Caulking and insulation, sure. But a failing roof or major plumbing problem can stop the process cold.
Until now.
Memphis Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recently announced a $500,000 grant aimed at covering those “gap” repairs — the kinds of fixes that can’t be paid for under weatherization rules, yet must be addressed before a home can qualify for energy-efficiency upgrades…