every one deserves a safe place to call home
In the spirit of Habitat for Humanity’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Alachua Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair program addresses unsafe, severely inadequate living conditions and enables families to stay in their homes.
In addition to improving quality of life for families, the Critical Home Repair program supports the economic and cultural vibrancy of the community and preserves local affordable housing stock.
our critical home repair program is made possible by the following community partners
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TD Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, Home Depot, Wells Fargo
Examples of Alachua Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair projects include:
- Handicap accessibility modifications
- Roof repair/replacement
- HVAC repair/replacement
- Plumbing and electrical work
- Aging-in-place modifications
- Other health & safety home repairs
We also partner with the Community Weatherization Coalition to address weatherization issues and help lower utility bills.
if you have any questions, please contact our family services department at 352-363-6493
Critical Home Repair projects are initiated only when funding is secured. Once a homeowner is accepted into the program, repairs can take up to one year or more to complete. Homeowners pay a portion of the cost based on a sliding scale, and Alachua Habitat offers affordable payment plans to help stretch payments over the course of several months.
if you have any questions, please contact our family services department at 352-363-6493
In order to qualify for our Critical Home Repair program, applicants/homes must:
- Be homeowner-occupied
- Reside in Alachua County
- Have their property taxes paid in full
- Carry homeowners insurance
- Be in no danger of foreclosure
- Have no current code violations
- Demonstrate willingness and ability to pay
- Have a household income below 60% of AMI (Area Median Income) as defined each year by HUD
2018 HUD household income guidelines for Alachua County, Florida
# people in household |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
60% AMI: Gross monthly income |
$2497 |
$2853 |
$3210 |
$3567 |
$3852 |
$4137 |
$4423 |
$4708 |
to apply, please contact our family services department at 352-363-6493
Alachua Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, handicap, sexual orientation, family status, or because all or any part of income is derived from any public assistance program.