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East Providence Home Improvement Program

The East Providence program provides assistance to homeowners in need of emergency and general repairs or safety improvements.

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — East Providence residents in need of emergency and general home repairs, and other safety and energy-efficiency improvements, are eligible for no-interest, deferred-payment loans and low interest loans with grant incentives.

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development offers the loans through its block grant program.

The city said eligibility is based on income, occupancy and other factors. For more information, or to apply, contact the Community Development Office at 401-435-7536 or email David Bachrach at dbachrach@eastprovidenceri.gov, or visit the Community Development website here.

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