Available in all counties

According to the 2000 census, over 19,550 homes in Virginia lack indoor plumbing.

About
This program works with low-to-moderate income, owner-occupied homes to install first time wells and/or drainfields; and in addition, correcting other health and safety deficiencies in the dwelling. Repairs include upgrading all systems (electric, structural, water, waste-water, heat) and also providing handicap accessibility as needed. In some cases, if repairs exceed budget restrictions, a replacement home is built. The IPR program offers grants and 0% interest loans, funded through the VA Department of Housing and Community Development. Owners make monthly payments based on their ability to do so.

ALL IRP Projects to be built to EarthCraft House™ Standards
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has awarded FHC additional funding to implement all IPR building projects to EarthCraft House green building standards. FHC's work will serve as a pilot project for DHCD, providing data on the cost/benefit of these units to help guide the future funding of the IPR program.

Eligibility
To qualify you must:

• Earn less than 80% of the area median income
• Own your home (clear Title; a Legal Life Estate can be considered)
• Be able to get a well and/or drain field permit from the Health Department.

Application Process
If you are interested in the IPR program please take the time to review and complete the preliminary application

(To download application, click on the link above, when prompted, select “open with Microsoft Word,” application should open on screen or appear at the bottom of your screen on your taskbar, close out of any downloading window that pops up as document downloads. If document does not download contact FHC.)