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Is your home in need of repair?

At Habitat, we help people help themselves.

Our goal for the Critical Home Repair program is to alleviate any housing conditions which pose an imminent threat to the life or safety of low-income Transylvania County resident homeowners, as well as those with special needs.

Critical Repair Qualifications:

Need for Repairs

You must be the homeowner.
You must have owned your home for 24 months.
You must be current on your taxes and mortgage.
You must have a need that threatens the safety of home occupants, or requires modifications that prevent the displacement of seniors, the disabled, or very low-income occupants.
Household income must be below 80% of the HUD Area Median Income based on household size.
Seniors aged 62 and older, disabled , and single-parent families may qualify for certain programs without income requirements

Types of Critical Repairs

Roof replacement and repair.
Floor repairs and other interior projects.
Bathroom modifications.
HVAC and hot water heater repairs.
Special accessibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get the repairs?

The application process is different for everyone. After the initial conversation about the need with our Repair Project Manager, Habitat staff will do an assessment on your home to determine the nature of the critical repairs. If the need is there, we will follow up with you after materials are ordered on when the repairs will take place.

Are there any special considerations I need to know about?

Yes! Applicants will need to sign a contract agreeing not to sell the home over a certain timeframe after the repairs are made.

What is assistance based on, exactly?

Assistance is based on urgency of need, eligibility and special needs factors, without regard to race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.

Is there someone I can speak to about the application process?

Absolutely. Contact our Home Repair Program Manager at 828-862-5116 if you feel that you’re qualified for critical home repairs, and we’ll get the application process started.

Can I download the application?

Ready to get the ball rolling? Download the full application and either bring it to our offices behind the ReStore or give us a call at 828-862-5116 for more information.

Transylvania Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible as a charitable gift for federal income tax purposes.

In accepting and rejecting applications, Transylvania Habitat for Humanity must conform to all aspects of the Fair Housing Act and all Fair Housing Laws, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Privacy Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as any local applicable laws as they apply to applications for a mortgage.