Aging In Place

Through our Aging in Place program, Habitat DeKalb helps older adults age preserve their home and their independence specific to each homeowner’s lifestyle. We collaborate with human services organizations to evaluate individual needs and provide critical home repairs, modifications and community services.

Repairs we're able to provide

Critical Home Repairs:

Keeping homes safe, dry, and warm.

Roof repairs
Plumbing
Heating and cooling
Electrical
Structural (walls, floors, ceilings)
Extensive siding
Water infiltration
Weatherization (insulation, windows)

Aging In Place Repairs:

Helping preserve independence.

Accessibility improvements
Fall prevention
Ramp installations

Cosmetic repairs NOT included in this program

Do you qualify for senior or veteran home repairs?

Home Repair Program

The Home Repair Program works with homeowners who need assistance with critical repairs that will alleviate health and safety issues. Habitat also offers Home Preservation as a component of the Repair Program to address minor home maintenance and repairs to the home and Aging in Place services for older adults and those with physical or mental impairments to better enable people to live and age safely in their homes.

Requirements

Must submit $500 one-time payment
Must agree to a forgivable 5-year lien on your home
Must be aged 65+ or disabled
Must meet income requirements
Home must be at least 15 years old
Must have owned and lived in home for at least 1 year
Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident

Veterans Home Repair Program

This program is open to all military veterans, provided they have received an honorable or general discharge. Critical home repair is interior, or exterior work performed to alleviate critical health, life, and safety issues or code violations, including a change to or repair of materials or components; a reconfiguration of space; a modification for accessibility; installation or extension of plumbing, mechanical or electrical systems on an existing structure.

Requirements