Critical Home Repair
Everyone deserves a safe place to call home
In the spirit of Habitat for Humanity’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Alachua Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair program addresses unsafe, severely inadequate living conditions and enables families to stay in their homes.
In addition to improving the quality of life for families, the Critical Home Repair program supports the economic and cultural vibrancy of the community and preserves local affordable housing stock.
What We Do
Examples of Alachua Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair projects include:
Disabled accessibility modifications
Roof repair/replacement
HVAC repair/replacement
Plumbing and electrical work
Aging-in-place modifications
Other health & safety home repairs
We also partner with the Community Weatherization Coalition to address weatherization issues and help lower utility bills.
If you have any questions, please contact our Family Services Department at 352-363-6493.
Our Critical Home Repair program is made possible by the following community partners
What To Expect
Critical Home Repair projects are initiated only when funding is secured. Once a homeowner is accepted into the program, repairs can take up to one year or more to complete. Homeowners pay a portion of the cost based on a sliding scale, and Alachua Habitat offers affordable payment plans to help stretch payments over the course of several months.
If you have any questions, please contact our Family Services Department at 352-363-6493.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for our Critical Home Repair program, applicants/homes must:
Be homeowner-occupied
Reside/Be located in Alachua County
Have their property taxes paid in full
Carry homeowners insurance
Be in no danger of foreclosure
Have no current code violations
Demonstrate willingness and ability to pay
Have a household income below 60% of AMI (Area Median Income) as defined each year by HUD
To apply, please contact our Family Services Department at 352-363-6493.
Equal Housing Opportunity
Alachua Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, family status, or because all or any part of income is derived from any public assistance program.