VETERAN HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
The Veteran Home Repair Program is open to all military veterans, provided they have received an honorable or general discharge.This program helps veterans who need assistance with 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.
The program offers two categories of assistance:
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 homeowners age with dignity in the comfort of their own home.
Accessibility improvements
Fall prevention
Ramp installations
*Cosmetic repairs NOT included in this program
Qualifications
Qualifications
MUST BE AGED 62+ OR DISABLED
MUST MEET INCOME REQUIREMENTS
HOME MUST BE AT LEAST 15 YEARS OLD
MUST OWN HOME AND HAVE LIVED THERE FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN OR PERMANENT LEGAL RESIDENT
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