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COUNTY OF HAWAII <br /> OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNTIY DEVELOPMET <br /> RESIDENTIAL REPAIR PROGRAM(RRP) <br /> FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS <br /> 1. Q. WHAT IS THE RESIDENTIAL REPAIR PROGRAM? <br /> A. The Residential Repair Program (RRP)was established by the County of Hawai'i to <br /> make low-interest loans available to eligible property owners who are interested in <br /> repairing and improving their primary residence. <br /> 2. Q. WHAT KINDS OF REPAIRS OR IMPROVEMENTS CAN BE MADE WITH THE <br /> LOAN? <br /> A. The LOAN can be used to repair and correct deteriorated and hazardous conditions <br /> on the property such as damage caused by termites or wood rot, leaky roof and drain <br /> pipes, abatement of lead based paint, faulty electrical wiring and plumbing, hook up <br /> to County sewer lines, termite treatment and installation of a solar water heating <br /> system.The LOAN can also be used to accommodate the special needs of disabled <br /> household members. <br /> , Q. IS THERE A FEE TO APPLY? <br /> A. Yes, there is a $50.00 processing fee. A personal check, cashier's check or money <br /> order must be submitted with the completed application. Pursuant to Section 2-134, <br /> as amended, of the Hawaii County Code, there shall be a fee charged for a returned <br /> check due to insufficient funds. If you do not qualify you will be refunded your$50.00 <br /> processing fee. <br /> 4. Q. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A LOAN? <br /> A. Owner-occupants whose total adjusted gross income of all persons living in the <br /> household is within the income schedule listed below are eligible. The current <br /> maximum income limits for owner-occupants, by number of persons in household, <br /> are as follows: <br /> INCOME LIMITS* <br /> (Effective March 29,2016) <br /> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 <br /> $39,000 $44,600 $50,150 $55,700 $60,200 $64,650 $69,100 $73,550 <br /> "Income limits are adjusted annually <br /> 5. Q. ARE OWNERS OF PROPERTIES WITH RENTAL UNITS ELIGIBLE FOR A LOAN? <br /> A. No. Only owner-occupants whose household income is within the income schedule <br /> are eligible. <br /> 6. Q. ARE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS ON LEASE LAND ELIGIBLE FOR A <br /> LOAN? <br /> A. No. Only fee simple, owner-occupant dwellings are eligible. <br />