Housing · Repairs & upkeep
Habitat Home Preservation
Offered by Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
About
About This Program
Atlanta Habitat's Repair with Kindness makes critical repairs, about $22,500 per home, as a forgivable loan in select Atlanta and South Fulton areas.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply
- Own and live in the home for at least 1 year
- Single-family house at least 15 years old that needs repairs, based on an inspection (no multi-family or rental property)
- Live in a select Atlanta or South Fulton County neighborhood, or be an honorably discharged veteran or active-duty service member anywhere in the City of Atlanta or South Fulton County
- Monthly household income within the limit (for example, $7,855 for a family of four)
- U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Current on mortgage, homeowner's insurance and property taxes
- Complete the required sweat-equity hours and be present during the repairs
Area served: City of Atlanta, Fulton County
The offer
What's Offered
- Accessibility improvements
- Carpentry
- Hazardous tree trimming or removal
- Roof repair or replacement
- Storm windows and doors
- Plumbing, electrical, HVAC and furnace repairs
- Exterior pressure washing and painting for eligible houses
Amount: Average of $22,500 in repairs, forgiven after 5 years
Get ready
What You'll Need
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