Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget includes a $50 million investment for repairs to older homes. A grassroots group supports the idea but said the dollar amount falls short of the need.
Pennsylvania Stands Up reported more than half of rural homes and 73% of urban homes are over 50 years old, many in flood-prone areas.
Mary Collier, communications organizer for the group, said the funds would help residents make climate-resistant repairs and cut utility bills. But she noted a similar home repair program with $125 million quickly ran out due to high demand.