| General: | Provides small home repair loans to help landlords of single-family housing (1-4 dwellings per property) correct housing code violations and/or make exterior improvements. Rents cannot exceed HUD published Fair Market Rents for loan term. The property must be located in the Savannah city limits. |
| Property Condition: | House must be habitable upon completion of repairs. Code Compliance inspection may be required.
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| Typical Repairs: | Replace roofs
Exterior surface repair/painting
Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs
Correct code violations
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| Maximum Assistance - Loan: | Not to exceed $5,000 per dwelling
Deferred payment 2% interest
(Landlord matching funds may be required) |
| Renter Income: | Household income restrictions may apply |
| Rent Restrictions: | Rents cannot exceed HUD published Fair Market Rents during loan term |
| Application Deadlines: | Ongoing, year-round, providing resources remain available |
| Contact: | Call Cimone' Gilbert at (912) 651-2169 or email rentalrepair@savannahga.gov
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Fair Market Rent Table:
FY2025 |
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Efficiency | 1-Bedroom | 2-Bedroom | 3-Bedroom | 4-Bedroom | $1,324 | $1,431 | $1,584 | $2,131 | $2,459 |
Subject to change |
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