NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for HumanityCritical Home Repairs
This program provides vital repairs to low-income veterans, seniors, and other homeowners who need to make their homes safer and more accessible.
Low-income homeowners in Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding Counties who meet the program qualifications · Submit an interest form to be notified when they are accepting applications for this program
From habitatnwma.org/homerepairs ↗About this program
Habitat for Humanity partners with low-income homeowners to improve the quality of their living conditions with critical home repairs.
Our repair program ensures that homes are safe, warm, dry, and accessible.
Safe – steps, windows, doors, locks, lighting, electric, etc.
Warm – furnace, weatherization, hot water heater, etc.
Dry – roofing, siding, plumbing, etc.
Accessible – ramps, kitchen/bathroom modifications, etc.
Questions
What qualifications must I meet to apply for home repairs?
be a US citizen or permanent legal resident; own a home in Cobb County, Douglas County, the City of Dallas or the City of Hiram; willing to complete 16 sweat equity hours; fit one of the following categories: Age 60 or older, US Veteran, active duty military, or reservist, or Spouse of a deceased US Veteran; total household income before taxes must fall within the program income limits
Details
- Who
- Low-income homeowners in Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding Counties who meet the program qualifications
- When
- Submit an interest form to be notified when they are accepting applications for this program
- Where
- Cobb County, Douglas County, the City of Dallas or the City of Hiram (home must be owned in these areas)
- Ages
- Age 60 or older (one qualifying category)
Run by
New Home ConstructionHabitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta builds new homes for families in need across Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding counties.Homeownership SupportThrough Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro’s Homeownership program, families can achieve the dream of homeownership by purchasing a home at an affordable price.Community RevitalizationHabitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro’s Community Revitalization program is aimed at improving entire neighborhoods, not just individual homes.