Home Repair Program
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity helps income-challenged homeowners with repairs and home maintenance through the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI). Participating affiliates perform a limited range of housing interventions based on the particular needs of the qualified property. Homeowners will agree to pay for the repairs through a deferred, zero-interest loan.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
06/12/2023
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211 Metro Chicago
Location
15441 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Voice
Voice
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;
Application process
Visit the website to download and complete an application. After confirming that the applicant meets basic requirements regarding ownership and income, an initial inspection of the home is executed to determine the scope of work and overall viability of the proposed project. Call a local affiliate for additional information.
Eligibility
* Restricted to geographically eligible homeowners * Homeowners must present assurance that they will stay in the home for the near future or for the loan duration * Must meet household income eligibility restrictions * Must demonstrate a need for home repair * Additional eligibility requirements may apply by region
Languages
English
Service area
IL, United States
Agency info
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat's vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward its vision by building strength, stability, and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.This agency also refers eligible clients needing home furniture to the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB), which does not accept walk-ins or calls for furniture requests. Individuals requesting furniture may contact Habitat For Humanity staff to discuss further. Habitat For Humanity staff will work to assess the client's needs and schedule an appointment on their behalf.