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Step 1
Contact your local city office to find out of any local home repair grants that help pay for supplies and supplies volunteers to individuals that meet a specific income need or that are considered disabled. Many of the community based grants pay for home repairs that help increase the value of the neighborhood, such as exterior painting, siding, or yard cleanup. Grant money usually only goes up to about $500 but the skilled volunteers to help complete the project can off set costs dramatically. Similar Grants can also be found at the local community development office.
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Step 2
For further assistance to pay for home repairs that was not covered by grant help contact the local housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Rural Housing Service Of The Us.S. Department of Agriculture. They provide very low interest loans to residents that need assistance to fix up a home to make it livable. Depending on your income eligibility you may qualify for loan forgiveness if you live in the house for a specific amount of time.
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Step 3
Home repair grants to fix up a home to make a home livable for children can also be found a your local family services center. Family services often offer grants to help pay for lead paint and mold removal. Just be warned that the home most pass inspection after work is done.
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Step 4
Need financial assistance in paying for home repair to make a home livable for a sick child contact the your local Children miracle network. If your division has not the funds for the project they have the resources to help you find alternative funding.
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Step 5
Contact the local senior housing department to help pay for making a home handicap accessible.
