Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) introduced a bill (H.R. 1623) to reauthorize and improve the Assets for Independence (AFI) program. Assets for Independence (AFI) is a Federal program that provides grants to help low-income families out of poverty.

The bill allows this grant money to be used for home repair and replacement of substandard homes, including replacement of pre-1976 mobile homes. If passed, qualifying families could receive as much as $10,000 in down payment assistance to help close the gap between the cost of the new home and the homeowner’s income limitations.

For additional information, members can contact Rae Ann Bevington at 703-558-0675 or rbevington@mfghome.org.