Housing is an essential need for every individual, but often there is a gap between finding and maintaining safe, decent housing and being able to afford it. Community Action Development Corporation has been involved in this program since 1972 and can help bridge that gap with our housing and weatherization programs.
The Weatherization Program is designed to reduce the energy costs for income eligible families by improving the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety. Blown insulation, entry doors, windows, safe energy efficient heaters and even refrigerators are some of the items that can be installed under this program.
The Weatherization Program has also established a fee-for-service program. The staff is trained in the latest energy saving techniques and will provide recommendations for improvements that can be made by the homeowner or request an estimate from our qualified technicians. This program allows staff to perform various services, such as energy audits and insulation, for clients who are not within the income guidelines for the Weatherization Program.
The Grand Apartments (formerly the historic Hotel Frederick) were renovated in January 2000 to provide affordable housing to income eligible senior citizens. The Grand has 29 one bedroom apartments, four of which are 100% ADA accessible and 5 very economical efficiency apartments. The Grand is equipped with a new elevator, a state of the art safety/security alarm system, laundry facilities, exercise room, and on-site manager.
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A look inside the model of the apartment at The Grand. All apartments are unfurnished.
Community Action also offers Homebuyer Education which prepares new and prospective homebuyers for what may be the largest investment they will ever make, their home. This training covers all of the major concerns, including types of insurance, shopping for the best finance rate, home inspection, tips on negotiating a selling price, and pros and cons of homeownership, when purchasing a home. After successful completion of this training, participants will receive a certificate of completion which is recognized by all major home financing agencies (Fannie Mae, VA, USDA/RD, FHLB, etc.).
In addition to our other direct
services, CADC staff members are available to assist
communities in economic development and community revitalization projects.
From housing needs, to industry and business recruitment, Community Development
Block Grants, and other quality of life issues, staff members can provide
expertise to local and county governments in our area as we work together to
make our communities a better place to live and work.
Pictured above: a revitalization
project in Cordell.
