All eligible property owners are encouraged to apply for the Program, however, those applications which meet one or more of the following program priorities will be funded first. These priorities are further outlined in the current Consolidated Plan.

• Priority target populations: Seniors/Elderly and Persons with Disabilities.
• Priority target neighborhoods: Hollow, East Side, East End, West Side,  Reservoir, Mill Hill and South End.
• Current regulatory violations: Properties with housing and/or health code violations where the applicant meets all other program criteria.
• Emergency Repairs: Properties with repairs that are deemed to be an emergency if the applicant meets all other program criteria. These types of repairs include, but are not limited to:
  • Roof repair/replacement
  • Window repair/replacement
  • Furnace repair/replacement
  • Lead abatement
  • Sewer emergencies
  • Plumbing
  • Handicap Accessibility

To be eligible for the City of Bridgeport Homeowner Rehabilitation Program, you must meet the following qualifications. Additional information, including current income guidelines, is contained in the Handbook and Program Guide.

• Occupancy: The applicant's (homeowner) principal residence must be in the property being considered for the rehabilitation program.
• Income: The applicant's household must meet HUD income guidelines.
• Insurance: The proper must be insured throughout the period covered by the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program loan.
• Taxes & WPCA Obligations: All City of Bridgeport property taxes and Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) assessments must be current.

Homeowner Rehabilitation Handbook and Program Guide