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 Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County’s Home Repair Program. At this time, we have reached our application capacity for the current fiscal year and are not accepting new applications.
Please check back in July 2025 to see if the program has reopened for new applicants. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to the opportunity to serve more homeowners in the future.