Critical Home Repair
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area, traditionally recognized for building and selling affordable homes, has now expanded its work to include home repairs and community improvements. Thanks to the support of City of Chattanooga, we are excited to announce a new and expanded Critical Home Repair Program.
Our Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire is now CLOSED.
To be notified when the next Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire opens, please click here.
Eligibility & Program Process
In order to qualify for the Critical Home Repair program, certain criteria must be met by the applicants and home itself.
✔ Must be owner-occupied and primary residence.
✔ Proof of homeownership, not currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings within the past 24 months (about 2 years).
✔ Household income falling within 0-50% of the Area Median Income.
✔ Must be 60 years of age or older.
✔ Demonstrate the need for critical home repairs.
✔ Property must be located within the City of Chattanooga.
Current Services
The Critical Home Repair Program performs major, minor, interior, and exterior repairs to help Chattanooga homeowners stay safe, warm, and dry.
A non-exhaustive list of the kinds of work HFHGC’s CHR program can do includes:
Install wheelchair ramps
Install grab bars and handrails
Replace bathtubs with shower surrounds
Repair or replace roofs
Repair, replace, or install gutters
Repair or replace exterior doors and windows
Repair or replace HVAC systems
Repair or replace plumbing supply pipes and drains
Structural repairs to rotten or damaged floor and wall systems
Minor electrical repairs
Minor plaster and drywall repairs
Minor handyman repairs to make homes more safe
Minor air-sealing and insulation
A non-exhaustive list of the kinds of work HFHGC’s CHR program can NOT do includes:
Cosmetic painting
Cosmetic upgrades
Foundation repairs
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Interested in working with us as a contractor? Please view the Bid Sheet and fill out the form below!
Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire Information
The Critical Home Repair program operates on an open/close application cycle and uses a lottery selection process for our next home repairs. We will notify you via email, phone call, and updates on our website when the Lottery Eligibility cycle is open. We will also provide the deadline for applying to the pre-qualifying questionnaire that will determine if you are eligible for the lottery. All program participants must be located within the City of Chattanooga to be eligible to participate.
