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Habitat for Humanity DeKalb

Senior Home Repair Wait List

Through our Aging in Place program, Dekalb Habitat helps older adults age at home and in communities of their choice. We collaborate with human services organizations to evaluate individual needs and provide critical home repairs, modifications and community services specific to each homeowner’s lifestyle to preserve their home and their independence.

 

Requirements:

  • Must submit $500 down payment 

    • AND agree to a forgiveable 5-year lien on your home.

  • Must be aged 65+ or disabled 

  • Must meet income requirements

  • Home must be at least 15 years old

  • Must have owned and lived in home for at least 1 year

  • Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident

Veterans, please complete a separate form here.

 

Repairs we're able to provide

Critical Home Repairs:

Keeping homes safe, dry, and warm.

Aging in Place Repairs: 

Helping preserve independence

  • Roof repairs

  •  Plumbing

  •  Heating and cooling 

  • Accessibility improvements

  •  Fall prevention

  •  Ramp installations

  • Electrical

  •  Structural (walls, floors, ceilings)

  •  Extensive siding

  •  Water infiltration

  •  Weatherization (insulation, windows)

--> Cosmetic repairs NOT included in this program

 

 

 

 

Your Contact Information

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Details about your home.

Your home must be at least 15 years old to qualify for home repairs.

  • Not sure what district your in? Look it up here.

 

How long have you been living in your home?

You must have lived in your home for at least 1 year.

The field I've lived in my home for at least one year. is required.

Are you a veteran?

If you are a veteran, please complete this form instead.

The field Disabled is required.

One-Time Payment

By selecting "Yes" below, you agree to make the required $500 one-time payment prior to receiving services, AND agree to a forgivable 5-year lien on your home. You will only have to pay when you're notified that you're up next to receive home repairs. If you do not agree, you will not be eligible to receive home repairs from Habitat DeKalb.

If you are a veteran, you're exempt from this one-time payment. Please select "No" from the dropdown list.

The field I agree to make a $500 one-time payment AND accept the forgivable 5-year lien. is required.

Home Repairs Needed

Please select the home repairs needed. If you don't see the repairs you need, please include them in the box below.

The maximum length for the field Briefly describe other repairs needed is 500 characters.
The field How did you hear about us? is required.
The maximum length for the field Which healthcare provider recommended you to us? is 500 characters.
The maximum length for the field Leave a message (optional) is 5000 characters.
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