Habitat Home Repairs

Need help with home repairs? Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County Maryland is here to help!

Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County, MD’s Home Repair Program is an extension of our mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Habitat’s Home Repair Program partners with local homeowners who need assistance completing necessary repairs or modifications to their homes. Each project is unique to the needs of the homeowner and helps families maintain and stay safe in their own homes by addressing necessary health, safety, and accessibility repairs.

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Eligibility for Habitat Home Repairs program

Applicant (s) must be a Frederick County homeowner
Home must be the primary residence of applicant(s)
Applicants must plan on living in the home for at least three years after completion of repairs
Applicant(s) must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
Applicant(s) must have a need for repairs that they cannot complete themselves (physically or financially)
Applicant(s) must have a household income below 80% of Frederick County’s area median income (AMI)

What We Can Do

Exterior Safety Repairs

Repair or replace broken windows, siding, trim, or gutters, caulk around exterior doors and windows, install weather stripping around exterior doors. Repair or replace roof, deck and porch.

Interior Safety Repairs

Minor plumbing and electrical work, flooring and drywall repair or patches, carpentry repairs such as interior stairs, door frames, and transitions in floors.

Accessibility Repairs

Install ADA compliant toilets, and aging in place enhancements such as grab bars, additional handrails on interior or exterior staircases, wheelchair ramps, stairlifts, and walk-in showers.

What We Can’t Do

Cosmetic upgrades
Repairs that are not critical to health or safety
Remodeling or construction of housing additions

Interested in Habitat Home Repairs?

Thank you for your interest in our Home Repair Program. We have paused new applications until we are sure of the timing and amount of funding we will have for our new fiscal year. The program is not going away! We know how important it is for individuals and families to safely and comfortably maintain their homes. We anticipate continuing to offer smaller-scale repairs and modifications with work being completed by our team of crew leaders and volunteers, and fewer contractor-based projects (which we were able to deliver from a generous 3-year grant). Our goal, as always, is to serve as many homeowners in the community as possible with the resources we have. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Please check back for updates and thank you for supporting our mission!