Habitat for Humanity offers home repairs with affordable financing to qualified homeowners. The homeowner must be a full time resident of the home. Mortgage, property taxes, and homeowners insurance accounts must be current unless the insurance was cancelled pending needed repairs. This program is not available to landlords or tenants.
How to Apply
We are not currently accepting new repair applications. We will begin accepting applications again on January 1, 2024. To be emailed or mailed an application in 2024, or to pick up an application from our Gull Rd. office, call (269) 344-2443. For more information, see the Qualifications page.
Habitat offers two kinds of home repairs:
The Critical Home Repair program helps qualified homeowners with needed repairs that threaten their well-being, health and safety, and may include solutions to citations and/or housing code violations. Habitat does not make emergency repairs.
Critical repairs may include, but are not limited to:
- Electrical
- Furnace/Water heater
- Kitchen/Bath repairs
Weatherization makes homes more energy efficient, which can reduce utility bills. The weatherization process may include:
- Replacing and/or enhancing insulation
- Caulking around windows and doors
- Sealing cracks and openings
- Upgrading/replacing furnace and/or water heater
- Installing energy efficient technology and safety equipment
