The members of the Wilmington city council draw the number of winners for the Senior Home Repair Lottery. (Photo with channel 22)
Wilmington – Older homeowners in Wilmington have the opportunity to combat critical repairs from the city by the city's senior home repair lottery, which contributes to the fact that residents fix problems such as roof production, sanitary and electrical problems.
Mayor John Carney helped start the drawing of June 4 and underline the importance of a safe living space for the aging population of the city.
“A safe and stable home is more than just a place to live,” said Carney. “It is peace of mind, it is dignity and it is the heart of all strong quarters here in our city.”
The lottery offers justified high -ranking homeowners financial support for important repairs for homes. The program is a collaboration between the city of Wilmington and Habitat for Humanity and is intended to help older residents maintain their houses and stay in the communities that they have contributed to for a long time.
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“This program helps justified seniors to carry out critical repairs for homes and enable them to age in place,” said Carney. “Whether it is about fixing roof, electrical or sanitary problems, we are here to support neighbors who have given our city so much.”
In order to qualify, applicants must be at least 65 years old, have their house within the city limits of Wilmington and get household income or under 100% of the middle income in the region. You may not have received any support from Habitat for Humanity in the past three years.
Applicants from the previous round in December 2024 who were not selected were automatically entered in the latest drawing. The selected people are contacted by city officials, while others are referred to additional support services.
The initiative is part of a more comprehensive efforts to improve apartment stability and preserve neighborhoods by satisfying the long -term maintenance needs in Wilmington's high -ranking population.
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