Home Repair Assistance Available

Rebuilding Together is  looking for homeowners in need of repair services in and around the Twin Cities. 
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The mission of Rebuilding Together Twin Cities is to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. They provide no-cost home repairs for homeowners in need, particularly older adults, individuals living with disabilities and families with children.  This service ensures that these homeowners live independently in homes that are safe, warm and dry.

                                                

-Qualified applicants must own or be current with mortgage payments; be up-to-date with tax payments; reside in the home for which they are applying; and have homeowners insurance. 
And, at least one resident in the home must be an older adult (55+)  an individual living with a disability, a child under the age of 18, or an active or retired member of the armed services.

-The household income must be at or below 50% of area median income.  For a family of four, 50% of the area median income is currently $41,350. 

-Interested homeowners can:
-download an application online at  www.rebuildingtogether-twincities.org
-request an application by email  homeowners@rebuildingtogether-twincities.org
-call 651-776-4273.

Examples of Repairs Include:

• Weatherization & Energy Efficiency Improvements – Installing insulation; caulking; re-glazing or replacing windows; replacing doors; replacing appliances with Energy Star-rated models; installing low-flow water faucets and toilets; and more.
• General Repair & Maintenance – Upgrading or repairing electrical and plumbing; repairing walls; landscaping to divert water from home or prevent erosion; repairing or replacing a roof; addressing issues cited by city or county housing inspections; and additional repairs as needed.

Volunteers needed--RSVP can connect you to volunteer opportunities at Rebuilding Together. Volunteers 55 and over receive special benefits. 
For more info: Call 952-945-4162 or Email 

The Safe at Home Program
Safe at Home Program provides home safety and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners who are older adults or are living with a disability.  Often these homeowners are faced with the prospect of losing their independence as the result of needing home safety or accessibility modifications that they are unable to address.  Projects are small in scale and are completed by two to four volunteers in about four hours. A project may include tasks such as installing grab bars, raised toilet seat adapters, handrails, door and window locks, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and more.