Home Repair Program

Home Repair Program

Organization: Loudoun Habitat for Humanity

Status: Currently accepting applications

Geographic Scope: Loudoun County, Virginia

Focus Areas: Critical home repairs for low-income homeowners

Eligibility

Income Guidelines (Maximum Annual Household Income):

Income guidelines may be lower depending upon funding source

Income Calculation: Based on all forms of household income (everyone 18 years and older living in the home) including all forms of gross wages, SNAP, TANF, SSI, disability, child support, alimony, etc.

Homeowner Contribution

Repayment Requirement: Home repair applicants with household income over 30% AMI are required to pay a small portion of the project cost (materials, labor and administrative project costs).

• Repayment amount determined by sliding scale fee based upon household income
• Minimum repayment amount: $50
• Payment must be made by check or money order prior to work beginning

Partnership Requirements

• Sweat Equity: Core component of the program. Homeowners must participate in sweat equity activities to invest physically and emotionally in the mission of Habitat
• Sweat equity hours determined by Home Repair Staff based on extent of repairs
• Accommodations made for homeowners with physical limitations (ADA)
• Homeowners develop skills in financial management and home maintenance

Contact Information

Critical Home Repair Manager: Angie Persello

Organization Contact: