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1719 South Prospect Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820
Provides minor home repair services. This includes, but is not limited to, repair on things like, doors, windows, handrail installation, furniture, painting, siding and interior construction that doesn't require licensing (no plumbing or electrical work).
2041 Grand Avenue, Suite D, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Provides a home provision program for single parents. Services include lawn care and shrub trimming, interior and exterior painting, furniture assembly or removal, installation and repair of minor items such as towel bars, light switch covers, door handles, wall patchwork, packing and moving, cleaning and organizing.
56 South Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
Offers exterior home maintenance assistance for low-income families, elderly, and individuals with disabilities who are struggling to maintain their home's exterior. The scope of projects through this program is limited to exterior painting, light landscaping, and yard cleanup.
517 1st Street NW, Mason City, IA 50401
Offers exterior home repairs to homeowners that meet income guidelines, who are unable to make the repairs on their own. Assists with minor improvements like painting, landscaping, exterior door replacements, accessibility improvements, and weatherization of the home and neighborhood beautification. Material costs are covered by no interest loans to the homeowner.
641 South Ankeny Boulevard, Suite H, Ankeny, IA 50023
Provided at no cost if furnace is malfunctioning. Income must be at or below 200% of poverty guidelines. Applicant must be a county resident and homeowner. Applications are accepted on a year round basis but funding is limited.
95 University Avenue, Suite 1, Des Moines, IA 50314
Offers affordable home repair services for low-income homeowners, allowing them to get work done now and pay for it later – sometimes years down the line. Homeowners are invited to apply for the program and are accepted based on their household income and assessed home value. Services may include exterior repairs (such as roofs and siding), critical home repair (such as furnaces and water heaters), weatherization (such as windows and insulation), and accessibility (such as ramps, grab bars, and bath modifications).
2004 Hempstead Drive, Pella, IA 50219
Offers the Critical Housing Repair program, which allow families or individuals who live in and own their home, the chance to apply for potential home repairs. When HFH prepares for a new CHR project, an open application process begins. Candidates will be selected following equal housing guidelines and based on the following criteria: need for adequate shelter, willingness to partner, meet the financial guidelines, and live in Marion County.
3625 Mississippi Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807
**To be notified when applications open, visit the website.**
Offers exterior repairs to porches, minor carpentry, and limited repairs to roofs and siding. Also provides critical home repairs, minor electrical work, and minor plumbing.
Weatherization work provided for windows, gutters, doors, and storm doors.
Provides smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
Provides accessibility ramps, grab bars, railings and steps, limited flatwork, and limited bathroom modifications.
Unable to help with major renovations, foundations, and HVAC systems.
Jackson-Union County Habitat for Humanity offers a minor repair program for homeowners.
Project requests may only be for external repairs, including:
- Minor inside plumbing repairs.
- Minor roof repair on low slope roofs.
- Building or repair of small ramps.
- Minor repairs to porches or railings.
- Minor window or door repair.
- Partial weatherization.
- Minor inside wall repairs.
- Screen repair to windows and doors.
- Minor gutter repair and cleaning.
Project requests MAY NOT involve:
- Elective reconstruction or remodeling projects.
- Redecorating projects or unnecessary aesthetic changes.
PO Box 104, Granger, IA 50109
Offers support services to individuals to assist them in remaining in their home. Volunteers assist in a variety of ways, including transportation to and from the grocery store, doctor appointments, pharmacy pickups, library pickups, etc. to simple handyman repairs and work (if volunteers are available for the handyman work). Also offers companionship to those in need of friendly visiting.
410 West Main Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896
Provides minor home repairs or modifications to rehabilitate substandard homes with an emphasis on health and safety issues. Some typical repairs under this program include, but are not limited to plumbing and electrical upgrades, roof repairs, and new heating systems.
c/o Saint John UCC, 1010 South Park Boulevard, Freeport, IL 61032
Rehabilitates the houses of low-income homeowners (particularly the elderly, disabled, and families with children) so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. All work is provided free of charge to the homeowner. Referrals come from health and human service agencies, community and faith-based organizations, service groups, case managers, and individuals. The homeowners, if physically able, work with the volunteers in the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. Home assessments determine a home's eligibility based on national and local criteria.
Repairs vary from painting and trash removal to minor repairs such as electrical or plumbing work. Smoke detectors and new locks may be installed. Home modifications and accessibility needs given priority. The repairs must be able to be completed in one day; no major structural repairs and no tree removal.
521 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, IA 51102
- DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE: Provides up to $14,999 in closing costs and down payment assistance. Must utilize a local bank and be able to secure a 30 year fixed rate mortgage.
- HOMELESS SERVICES: Provides referrals and assistance with securing vital documents, as well as bus tickets for relocation.
- HOUSING REHABILITATION: Provides direct assistance to improve homes, both owner-occupied and rental, through a variety of programs.
- SECURITY DEPOSIT: Provides a security deposit for those who need assistance.
1819 Farnam Street, Suite 1111, Omaha, NE 68183
Grant program to correct critical repairs that threaten the health, safety, and welfare of very-low income households.
Eligible repairs include:
- Heating systems (furnaces)
- Replacement of faulty water heaters
- Repair exterior water service lines
- Electrical problems with the electrical service on the exterior (outside) of homes
2570 4th Street SW, Suite 1, Mason City, IA 50401
Offers to help homeowners with disabilities or those who are 62 years of age or older with home repairs to help to make homes safe. Home repairs focus on Radon testing and mitigation, general home repairs, electrical work, plumbing, and new paint. Other home repair needs considered on a case by case basis. Must meet program guidelines to be eligible. Call or visit the website to learn more.
415 Health Department Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966
Samples residential private water wells for coliform and nitrates upon request of the property owner and refers clients to private labs for more complex well testing. Conducts on-site evaluations of private sewage systems for homeowners. Also licenses private sewage system installers and permits the installation and modification of private sewage systems.
Argonne Armory Building, 602 Robert D. Ray Drive, 1st Floor, Des Moines, IA 50309
The ION team works with homeowners to make external repairs, connect to resources, and navigate the home repair system. Will also collaborate with partner organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, Polk County Emergency Repair, and Neighborhood Finance Corporation to get repairs done.
1501 Plum Creek Parkway, Suite 2B, Lexington, NE 68850
Connects youth and families with resources and support.
Navigators are able to “fill gaps” for families by connecting them with local resources and/or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing community supports for youth and families.
Coordinates existing resources and matches participants with resources to solve an immediate need.
1101 J Street, Auburn, NE 68305
Handyman and housekeeping services for older adults.
606 Greene Street, Boone, IA 50036
Provided at no cost if furnace is malfunctioning. Income must be at or below 200% of poverty guidelines. Applicant must be a county resident and homeowner. Applications are accepted on a year round basis but funding is limited.
1105 8th Street, Harlan, IA 51537
Small home repairs for the elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals of Shelby County.
Call for assistance on a specific job and make an appointment for SCCO to evaluate the project, gather the needed supplies, and perform the work.
Service calls usually last between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the number and type of jobs being worked on.
Homeowners are responsible for the cost of materials, while the labor is provided on a donation basis.
601 State Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
Provides free home repairs to eligible homeowners, on the first Saturday in October. Repairs are prioritized to keeping home warm, safe, and dry.
3625 Mississippi Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807
Repairs and rehabilitates homes for low-income households of elderly persons, persons with a disability, and families with children.
May build handicap ramps, including for mobile homes.
Work is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material, and money; all able-bodied residents of the home are expected to assist in making repairs.
*DOES NOT provide the following services: roofs, foundations, siding, furnaces, lead remediation, chimneys, or work on mobile homes (other than wheelchair ramps).
2316 South 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68108
Exterior house painting for homeowners 60 years of age or older or Immigrant and Refugee families. Restrictions include houses no larger than two stories, must be structurally sound, and not in need of major repairs.
Applications are available from January to May. Prep work will happen during July and a volunteer team will paint on a Friday or Saturday in mid-August.
1830 2nd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Weatherization is an individualized and comprehensive program approach to help residents save fuel and money by addressing air leakage and furnace issues. The program ultimately makes a home more airtight, safe, efficient, and comfortable and may include sealing cracks, insulating attics and walls, repairing doors and windows, and minor window repair and/or replacement.
Furnaces may be examined, cleaned and tuned, repaired, retrofitted, and in some cases, replaced.