We are not currently accepting applications for our Critical Home Repair Program.
There is a huge need for our repair services and with limited funding, we are not able to keep up with demand. We hope to begin accepting applications again in late 2025, when wait times for our repairs will be more reasonable.
In the meantime, we are working hard to continue providing repairs to the people currently on our waitlist.
Critical, exterior repairs restore the safety of your home.
At Habitat for Humanity Capital Region, we work to ensure that everyone in our community has a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. Our Critical Home Repair Program addresses critical, exterior repair needs for low- to moderate-income homeowners in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties.
By assisting homeowners with these repairs, Habitat Capital Region helps families and individuals maintain the integrity of their homes and prevent further deterioration so they can live in a safe and affordable home for years to come.
Types of eligible repairs
- Porch
- Wood stairs
- Windows
- Doors
- Gutters
- Siding
- Roof
- Water heater
- Furnace
How does the Repair Program work?
The Repair Program is a hand up, not a handout. Repair partners complete 5-20 hours of sweat equity (volunteer time) based on the cost of their repair. Sweat equity can be completed with Habitat Capital Region or through other community volunteering opportunities.
This program is not for emergency repair needs. Our Repair Program takes time and is not equipped to handle emergency repairs. If you have an emergency need, we recommend contacting the City of Lansing or MDHHS - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Qualifications for the Repair Program
Homeowners who qualify for the Repair Program meet the following criteria.
- Have owned and lived in the home in Ingham or Eaton County for at least 18 months
- Can show current standing on mortgage payments and property taxes
- Have a current homeowner insurance policy
- Household income is within the program income guidelines
- Are willing to partner by completing sweat equity requirements
- Are able to provide all application paperwork in a timely manner
- The Repair Program is not for mobile homes
| Household size | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Less than $51,760 |
| 2 | Less than $59,120 |
| 3 | Less than $66,480 |
| 4 | Less than $73,840 |
| 5 | Less than $79,760 |
| 6 | Less than $85,680 |
| 7 | Less than $91,600 |
| 8 | Less than $97,520 |
What to expect when you apply to the Repair Program
1. Application
Submit your completed application to the program including all required paperwork. You will receive a letter within 30 days of submitting an application to let you know if your application is approved, denied, or if more information is needed
2. Assessment
If your application is approved, Habitat construction staff will do a complete assessment of the home repair needs. Approved applicants are added to the program waitlist or moved directly to the assessment stage, depending on current program capacity
3. Secure Funding
After an assessment has been completed, we seek funding for the work. The amount of time it takes to fund each repair project varies.
4. Repair
Once funding is secured, we arrange to have the repair work done by trained staff and volunteers or by third party contractors.