Senior Home Repair
Inspired by our mission to put God’s love into action, we work alongside seniors to make needed repairs that restore health, safety, and dignity. This isn’t charity—it’s neighbors helping neighbors, building stronger homes and stronger communities.
Repairs may include:
Critical home systems (roofing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical)
Weatherization and structural repairs
Accessibility improvements and fall prevention
Continue reading to learn program requirements.
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 fall below the 80% income guidelines
- 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
What to expect next
When you join Habitat DeKalb's home repair waitlist, you are placed in a queue based on our availability and resources. With hundreds of seniors on the waitlist, it could take up to 3 years before we are able to provide services. If your name comes up and you’re next or soon to receive home repairs, our Program Manager, David Mitchell, will contact you to schedule an assessment. During this visit, he’ll conduct an interview to better understand your needs, discuss which repairs we prioritize, and explain what we can and cannot do in your home. Please note that the waitlist is not an application, does not guarantee services, and is not a method of communication—it simply reserves your place in the queue for potential assistance.