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Supporting low-income homeowners: lessons from a program to coordinate weatherization and rehabilitation services

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  • William M. Rohe
  • Spencer M. Cowan
  • Roberto Quercia

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Homeownership is the primary way most families build wealth in this country. Low-income homeowners are less likely to get that benefit because they are more likely to own older houses that are more costly to operate and need more essential maintenance. Rapidly escalating home energy costs are straining the budgets of many low-income homeowners, increasing the likelihood of under maintenance and mortgage default. This paper presents an evaluation of a demonstration program designed to coordinate weatherization and rehabilitation programs in order to assist low-income households, decrease energy costs, and to improve the condition and value of their homes. The experience of 11 local non-profit organizations, funded to develop programs to coordinate weatherization and housing rehabilitation services, were studied over a five-year period. The results of the evaluation indicate that there are many obstacles to coordinating weatherization and rehabilitation programs, but that it can be accomplished under the right conditions. Major gaps exist between program eligibility thresholds and in the types of assistance available to low-income homeowners. Policy recommendations for facilitating coordination are presented.

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  • William M. Rohe & Spencer M. Cowan & Roberto Quercia, 2010. "Supporting low-income homeowners: lessons from a program to coordinate weatherization and rehabilitation services," Housing Policy Debate, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 20(3), pages 523-546, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:houspd:v:20:y:2010:i:3:p:523-546
    DOI: 10.1080/10511481003788687
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    1. Rodrigo Serrano, 2003. "What Makes Inter-Agency Coordination Work?: Insights from the Literature and Two Case Studies," IDB Publications (Working Papers) 52898, Inter-American Development Bank.
    2. Serrano, Rodrigo, 2003. "What Makes Inter-Agency Coordination Work?: Insights from the Literature and Two Case Studies," IDB Publications (Working Papers) 3745, Inter-American Development Bank.
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