Meet The Arreola Family, and other Habitat Families, who have received much needed home repairs.
“Thank you, thank you! We’re so grateful to Habitat. It’s so nice to know that this organization wants to help and change lives for the better,” - Ricardo, Habitat Home Repair Recipient
What is the Habitat Home Repair Program?
Habitat for Humanity’s Home Repair Program promotes dignity and independence for low-income homeowners by addressing critical health and safety needs within their homes. Since 2011, this program has helped 400+ individuals and families stay safe and secure in their own homes.
Is your home in need of costly repairs?
Our Habitat Home Repair Program focuses on critical safety needs from roof repairs to smoke repair installation to accessibility improvements, and more. We invite you to read the details of this program below. If you believe you are eligible and have a qualifying repair, please apply by clicking the button below.
Eligibility Requirements
- Low-income: Applicant/homeowner income must be below 80% of Ventura County’s median income as recommended by HUD.
- Owner-occupied: Applicant must be living in the home that requires home repair services. Homeowners insurance is required.
- Need: Applicant/homeowner must demonstrate a specific need.
- Participation: Homeowner(s) are require to participate in 8 hours of sweat-equity during the repair of their home.
- Supporting Documents: Submit items identified in the Qualifying Criteria section of the Application.
- Upon Completion of Repair Services: Homeowner must live in the reapir home for a minimum of three (3) years after completion.
What type of home repairs does Habitat do?
Our program works on critical and safety needs to allow homeowners to age in place.
Repair work may include, but is not limited to:
- safety issues such as smoke detectors
- code enforcement
- window, door, light fixture replacement(s)
- flooring, plumbing, electrical work
- accessibility improvements such as walk-in showers and/or grab-bar installation
- paint, fencing, and weatherization improvements, including roofing
PLEASE NOTE: Habitat Ventura does not provide immediate service repairs.
How can I become a volunteer or sponsor a repair?
- To volunteer, please visit our volunteer page and sign up.
- To sponsor a Home Repair project, please contact Andy@HabitatVentura.org or call 805-485-6065 ext 111
How do I apply?
Click HERE to apply (or see button at the top of this page). Remember to submit required documents with your application. Completed applications may be emailed to Andy@HabitatVentura.org or mailed to Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County, 1840 Eastman Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030.
