Landlord Assistance

The Rehabilitation Program Assisting Investment Rentals (RePAIR) provides technical and financial assistance to Burlington's landlords.  RePAIR will help landlords:

• Assess project feasibility
• Develop a rehabilitation scope of work
• Obtain answers to apartment rehabilitation questions from city departments including Planning & Zoning, Inspection Services, and Minimum Housing
• Coordinate free technical information, grants and / or low interest loans for:
  • Weatherization Improvements 
  • Heating System Upgrades
  • Lead Paint Hazard reductions
• Finance rehabilitation projects:
  • 7.5%, 10 years, fixed rate
  • Funding typically provided as a second mortgage
  • Total debt encumbering property cannot exceed 85% loan to value

The Red Tape:

• Buildings must be located in Burlington 
• At least 51% of the building must be residential. RePAIR funds are designated for housing rehabilitation projects.
• At least 51% of tenants must have incomes less than 80% of median income
• Rents are capped to Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) Payment Standards during rehabilitation and for 1 year following project completion
• Completed RePAIR projects must meet Burlington's Minimum Housing Ordinance and Time of Sale Energy Audit Standard.

For more information, contact: 

Todd Rawlings, Housing Program Manager 
802-652-4209 
trawlings@burlingtonvt.gov