2023-24 Rental Housing Improvement Grant Program Opens April 1st, 2023

Joe kasprzak • March 17, 2023

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Notice: The Town of St. Johnsbury 2023-24 Rental Housing Improvement Grant Program (RHIGP) opens April 1st, 2023

The Town of St. Johnsbury is accepting applications for grant funding for improvements to rental housing units in St. Johnsbury. The program's purpose is to encourage landlords to invest in rental housing properties in St. Johnsbury. This year, the maximum grant amount has increased from $3,000 to $6,000 due to increased funding from the St. Johnsbury Revitalization Fund. The RHGIP is a reimbursement program; awardees must provide a 1:1 match. The program will result in a more livable, marketable environment for everyone.

The deadline for applications is April 30th, 2023. This is a competitive grant program, and discretionary points are available for projects that align with Universal Design and/or energy efficiency.

For more information or to download an application, visit www.stjvt.com or call/e-mail Kresten Sterling at (802) 748-3926 ext. 9, ksterling@stjvt.com.

2023-24 RHGIP Application (click here)

RHIGP FAQs (click here)

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