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
Claudia Young650.802.5113
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