What We Do

Repairs may vary depending on repair organizations, funding, and the homeowner’s needs. Some repair organizations use private contractors, some use staff, and some rely on volunteers to implement the repairs/modifications. Generally, the home repair organizations can provide the following repairs/modifications:

Accessibility modifications to bathroom and/or kitchen
Ramps
Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs
Window and door repairs / replacement
Flooring
Sheetrock and painting

Structured repair-foundation and beam repairs
Roof repair
Exterior repair
Painting as related to repairs
Ceiling fans
Other repairs for health, safety and accessibility

Program Eligibility

Eligibility for home repair assistance may vary by organization.
General applicant and property requirements are as follows:

Applicant Eligibility

Must submit an application and proof of income
Total household income is at or below 80% of the Median Family Income (MFI) for Travis County, Texas
Applicant must agree to the program requirements

No outstanding debts or judgments owed to any government agencies
Has not received previous assistance from another home repair organization in the same fiscal year

Property Eligibility

The home must be owner occupied and in the owner’s name
The home must be within the city limits of Austin (some organizations are capable of working outside the city limits)

Property taxes must be current
Must insure the property against loss or damage. This requirement may be waived for applicants earning at or below 30% MFI

Each organization has different eligibility requirements. Please contact them or see their websites for more information.

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GREEN AND HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE

The Austin Housing Repair Coalition integrated the nationally-recognized Green and Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) in 2015. This initiative is dedicated to breaking the link between unhealthy housing and unhealthy children. GHHI replaces stand-alone housing intervention programs with an integrated, whole-house approach that produces sustainable, green, healthy, and safe homes. As a result, GHHI improves health, economic, and social outcomes for families across the country.

A green and healthy home supports the well-being of the people living there in many different ways. An unhealthy home can be transformed into a clean, healthy, and safe one by employing GHHI’s whole-house strategy using the 8 Elements.

The 8 elements are dry, clean, safe, well-ventilated, pest-free, contaminant-free, well-maintained, energy efficient. Employing the 8 elements of a green and healthy home help families consume less energy, and create a home free of health and safety hazards.