Home Repair Program
Habitat’s Home Repair Program helps homeowners with limited incomes to get the repairs and improvements they need so that they can remain safe and comfortable in their homes – and rooted in their neighborhoods. Our goal is to alleviate critical health and safety concerns in the home, so that people who both own and live in their house in Lancaster or Seward County can securely enjoy their home for years to come.
Our home repair work includes:
- Plumbing work
- Electrical work
- Water heaters
- Climate control: air conditioning, heating, and swamp coolers
- Replacement of roofing and/or gutters
- Window and door replacement
- Accessibility modifications: conversion of bath to walk-in shower, door widening, wheelchair lifts, & ramps
- Weatherization
- Replacement of qualifying inoperable appliances
Please note, the Critical Home Repair Program is not designed to provide immediate emergency fixes. While the program aims to address critical repairs, it operates on a scheduled basis, prioritizing projects based on urgency, health, safety, accessibility, and available resources. If you are in need of urgent repairs that pose an immediate threat to the health, safety, or accessibility of your home, it is recommended to seek alternative resources for emergency assistance.
Benefits of our Repair Program
· Families can live in safe and well-maintained homes.
· Neighborhoods become revitalized.
· Community connections are made.
· Affordable housing inventory is preserved.
Qualifications
Own a home that is in need of repair
· Owner-occupied home in need of repair
· Submit our on-line pre application
· Repair Committee will evaluate each application and which repairs are most critical
· Homeowner must meet income guidelines and ability to afford a no interest loan
· Homeowner must live in Lancaster or Seward county.
Willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity
· Partner with Habitat for Humanity by completing sweat equity (volunteer) hours.
· Be available for subcontractors to enter home, keeping pets safe from workers, greeting volunteers.
Able to make a monthly payment
· Homeowner will make monthly zero interest payments to repay the cost of the repair.
· Payments are structured to fit the needs of each homeowner.
2024 Income Guidelines
| Family Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | $21,450 | $24,510 | $27,570 | $30,630 | $33,090 | $35,550 | $38,010 | $40,440 |
| Maximum | $42,900 | $49,020 | $55,140 | $61,260 | $82,880 | $71,100 | $76,020 | $80,880 |
Repair Pre-Application
If you are interested in learning more and participating in the home repair program, please complete the form below and our Program Manager will be in contact with you after reviewing your information. Selection will be based on Habitat Lincoln's preservation policy, selection process, and capacity.
