Green Solar AlternativeFor Housing Rehabilitation Programs

Presented by

Rosa MendozaClaudia Young

Partnership with GRID

GOAL: Opportunity for low income homeowners to lower their utility costs.

Partnership with GRID Alternatives since July 2004.

Accomplished 14 affordable solar panel projects.

Funding includes CDBG and HOME funds.

County of San Mateo

On March 27, 2008 the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors implemented a Green Building Ordinance.

County Rehab Service Area

• Atherton• Belmont• Brisbane• Burlingame• Colma• East Palo Alto• Foster City• Half Moon Bay

• Hillsborough• Menlo Park• Millbrae• Pacifica• Portola Valley• San Bruno• San Carlos• Woodside

Eligibility Criteria

INCOME LIMITS BY FAMILY SIZEIncome Category

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Extremely Low$23,750 $27,150 $30,550 $33,950 $36,650 $39,350 $42,050 $44,800

Low$69,350 $72,400 $81,450 $90,500 $97,700 $104,950 $112,200 $119,450

All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria.

Sufficient Equity

Debt to Income Ratio

HUD Income Limits

Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program

Single Family Rehab

Min. Loan Amount: $5,000

Max. Loan Amount: $75,000

Maximum Term: 30 years

Three Payment Options

1. Principal and Interest Payments

2. Interest only payments for seniors 65+

3. Deferred payments for Extremely Low Income Applicants

East Palo Alto Solar Project

New Roof

Electrical

Solar Panels

Total Project Cost: $30,000

San Bruno Solar Panels ProjectTotal Project Cost: $6,500

Pacifica Solar Project

Tankless water heater

Solar Panels

Total Project Cost: $15,000

Brisbane Habitat Project

7 Units

Panel Framing System to reduce wood waste

Sustainable harvested wood for trussles and wall panels

Double Paned windows with low-E coating

Solar Panels

Total HOME Funds: $140,000

San Mateo County Department of Housing

Contact Information

Rosa Mendoza650.802.5037

rmendoza@smchousing.org

Claudia Young650.802.5113

cyoung@smchousing.org