AFFORDABLE REPAIRS PROGRAM | CEDAR VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - LINN COUNTY

A program that helps homeowners with limited resources complete necessary home improvements. Program will provide qualified homeowners with the materials and labor needed to repair their homes. Sweat Equity hours are asked of the home owners when repairs are being made. A one-time service fee will be assessed, and some repayment is required for major repair projects.

Income Guidelines for Residents of Linn County (Varies annually; call for current guidleines)
Family Size Minimum Income (30%) Maximum Income (80%)
1 $18,800 $50,050
2 $21,450 $57,200
3 $24,150 $64,350
4 $27,750 $71,500
5 $31,040 $77,250
6 $37,190 $82,950
7 $40,120 $88,700
8 $46,630 $94,400

Income Guidelines for Residents of Benton County (Varies annually; call for current guidleines)
Family Size Minimum Income (30%) Maximum Income (80%)
1 $18,900 $50,400
2 $21,600 $57,600
3 $24,300 $64,800
4 $27,750 $72,000
5 $32,470 $77,800
6 $37,190 $83,550
7 $41,910 $89,300
8 $46,630 $95,050

Physical Address

350 6th Avenue Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Hours

Mon 9 am - 5 pm; Tue 9 am - 5 pm; Wed 9 am - 5 pm; Thu 9 am - 5 pm; Fri 9 am - 5 pm;

Fax

(319) 363-9722

Application process

Call to get an application, must fill out and return the application for consideration

Fee

Fees vary, depends on the service

Required documents

Last 3 months of checking and savings accounts statements, name, mailing address and telephone number of current employer, most recent tax return, proof of child support and/or public assistance (SSI, Social Security, Food Stamps, etc), if you receive them, proof of home ownership (this may include the Deed of Trust or your most recent property tax receipt), proof of current homeowner's insurance

Eligibility

Must Own and occupy a home in Linn or Benton county that meet the income guidelines outlined, be willing to partner with Habitat to complete Sweat Equity hours, be unable to complete home repairs otherwise due to age, disability, or circumstance, and possess current homeowner's insurance

Languages

English

Service area

Linn County, Iowa Benton County, Iowa

Agency info

CEDAR VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - LINN COUNTY

Builds and rehabilitates homes.