Habitat for Humanity Offers Low- and No-Cost Home Repairs in Bucks County

Is your home in need of interior and exterior repairs and upgrades that would increase the safety, accessibility, and overall condition of your residence?

For homeowners who qualify, Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County is offering assistance in making repairs and modifications to roofs, doors, porches, railings, ramps, steps, walkways, kitchens, bathrooms, tub-to-shower conversions and grab bars, plumbing and electrical components, as well as floors, ceilings, walls, chair lifts and energy efficient upgrades such as HVAC and window installations. Financial qualifications require that household gross income fall below 80 percent of Bucks County’s median family income. For a single person household, the maximum gross annual income is $66,850; $76,400 for a couple; $85,950 for a three-person household; and $126,100 for a family of eight. See all financial criteria here.

Getting started

As a first step, homeowners can apply to the Home Repair Program or fill out an inquiry form at habitatbucks.org/homerepair. Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County partners with skilled construction staff­ or licensed subcontractors to complete homeowners’ repairs. Habitat Bucks’ home repairs are financed, in part, by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development.

Based on the homeowners’ qualifications and repairs needed, applicants may qualify for an interest-free, payment free loan (a lien); a minimum payment program; or a no-cost program.

Need help?

For assistance with the application, please call Kathy at 215-822-2812 X304 or email homerepair@habitatbucks.org.