Habitat for Humanity of Dane County and the city of Madison are joining forces to offer city residents help with home repair projects, according to a recent press release.
The partnership, aimed at assisting low- to moderate-income homeowners with both funding and labor, will repair and rehabilitate existing homes to help Madison residents keep their homes safe and well-maintained.
Habitat’s professional construction staff will work alongside volunteers and contractors to complete the needed projects. The city of Madison will provide up to $5,000 in funding; Habitat will work to keep project costs manageable for tight budgets and provide affordable loans for funding needed above and beyond the city’s funding.
Potential projects include siding, porches, windows, doors, flooring, stairs and railings, painting, landscaping, roofing, accessibility modifications, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
Homeowners must meet income and credit qualifications including demonstrated need, willingness to partner, and ability to repay a low- to no-interest loan. The property must be owned and occupied by the applicants, and the annual household income must be less than 80% of the county median income.
Applications may be submitted online.
Volunteers to work on the projects are also much needed. Please check online for current volunteer opportunities on Habitat build sites, at home repair project sites, and in Habitat ReStore’s two Madison locations.
