Mother of Four Gets Extreme
Manufactured HOME Makeover

A divorced mother's dream came true in a scene similar to television's "Extreme Home Makeover." This mother of four now has a new manufactured home. The City of Glendale's Home Replacement Program, funded by

New replacement manufactured home

HUD HOME Investment funds helped make it happen.

Recently, Glendale Councilmember Steve Frate proudly presented the keys to the new home to the family. They are residents in his district. "The city's mobile home replacement program is an excellent way for residents, who meet the qualifications, to improve their standard of living," said Councilmember Frate. "The community benefits, too, as an attractive, new home is added to the neighborhood."

Old home before work

Since the beginning of the Home Replacement Program, six manufactured homes have been replaced in the target area. HOME funds have also been used in Glendale for new infill housing construction. They have been used for the acquisition and rehabilitation of older homes. These programs provide the city the opportunity to leverage additional funds and meet their goal to provide decent affordable housing to city residents. Glendale housing stock is also greatly improved and neighborhoods are safer.

The community benefits of the program include well-maintained properties, increased property values and decreased slum and blight. Surrounding residents take more pride in their homes. Once another one has improved it creates a domino effect in the neighborhoods. In addition, families benefit by gaining safe, affordable homes that are energy-efficient and in new condition.

Mother of four receives keys from Glendale Councilmember Steve Frate

Glendale's Home Replacement Program is coordinated by the Community Revitalization Division of the City. It serves an area which includes several manufactured home communities. The program provides funding to replace manufactured homes for low to moderate income families who meet the requirements. The City received approximately $690,327 of HOME funds during Fiscal Year 2006-2007. $347,300 of those funds was allocated to the Residential Rehabilitation and Replacement Housing Programs.