Home Repair Program
Our Home Repair Program Serves the Needs of our Community.
While our new home construction program focuses on helping families become first-time home buyers, our home repair program serves the needs of our seniors age 55 and older, veterans and disabled homeowners with health and safety repair needs within our capabilities.
Please note: we do NOT offer these services to existing Habitat homeowners.
Critical Home Repairs
Roof, plumbing leaks, electrical repairs, HVAC replacement or repairsWeatherization – examples: exterior doors, broken glass, cracks, broken windows, attic insulation
ADA Assistance: step in showers, ADA toilet, stair lifts, ramps, grab bars, Senior Assist Lever handle faucets, lever handle knobs, paddle switch and grab bar Home preservation- examples: repairs to siding, soffits, fascia, repair needs to steps, porch or deck Landscape – tripping hazards, yard clean up, gutter cleaning, repaired or installed
Qualifications
To qualify for home repairs with Habitat-NCG:
Do You Qualify?
- Do you own and occupy your home? Yes or No
- Is the warranty/quit claim deed in the occupant’s name only? Yes or No
- Are ALL owners listed on the deed living in the home? Yes or No
- NOTE: The home must be on a permanent foundation.
- Have you lived in your home in Cherokee, North Fulton, Forsyth or Dawson County for at least one year? Yes or No
- Is your home at least five years old? Yes or No
- Your household income before taxes must be within the following limits:
| Number of People Living in the Home | Income Before Taxes Not More Than |
|---|---|
| 1 | $60,200 |
| 2 | $68,800 |
| 3 | $77,400 |
| 4 | $86,000 |
| 5 | $92,900 |
| 6 | $99,800 |
| 7 | $106,650 |
| 8 | $113,550 |
Minimum & maximum income limits are established by HUD Home Program.
- Can you demonstrate a NEED FOR REPAIRS? For example:
- Are you on a fixed income?
- Does your home have unsafe conditions, high energy bills, inaccessible?
- Are you unable to obtain funding through other conventional means to pay for repairs?
- Are you over 55, OR a veteran, OR disabled and receive social security disability?
Application Process
*Due to some funding requirements, some projects may be free to the participants.
Step 1: Click Here to download the Home Repair Application.
Step 2: Complete the Home Repair application materials and provide all necessary documents and information, As outlined on the Application checklist and MAIL ONLY to Habitat-NCG, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Bldg C, Roswell, GA 30075.
Step 3: Once your application has been received, you should allow 60 days for review. You will receive notification when your application is pre-approved.
For more information regarding the Home Repair Program, contact homerepairs@habitat-ncg.org.
Other Local Agencies
If you do not meet our requirements, you can review the list of other local agencies who might be able to assist you by clicking here.
