Helping neighbors stay safe in their own homes
The Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County Repairs Program offers critical home repairs and modifications that help homeowners maintain their properties and age-in-place comfortably and safely. Our services range from maintenance repairs to essential home modifications, such as accessibility upgrades, which allow seniors and individuals with disabilities to live independently for longer.
To qualify, homeowners must have an income below 80% of the area median income (AMI), occupy the home they own, and be willing to contribute sweat equity to the project. Sweat equity requirements vary based on individual abilities, ensuring that all participants can actively contribute to the improvement of their homes.
Please note that assistance through the Repairs Program is dependent on the availability of funding. While we strive to serve as many homeowners as possible, funding limitations may affect the number and type of repairs projects we can complete each year.
Home Repairs Success Stories
Mr. H
Mr. H is a disabled Veteran who lives with PTSD and Anxiety. Our repairs program has assisted him with a number of repairs inside his home, but the outside caused him to feel overwhelmed. He worried about tree limbs falling on neighborhood children and he struggled to get his trash cans to the curb.
Habitat Repairs volunteers from the community and FE Warren Airforce Base came ready to help! A crew of about 20 volunteers spent the day cutting down dead trees, clearing brush, and removing debris from the property. Now this Veteran is able to feel a little less stress about his home.
Gerry and Margaret
Gerry purchased his home in 1995 and he and Margaret have lived there since blending their families together 22 years ago. Now wheelchair bound, Gerry has a hard time getting around the home and can no longer access the backyard, where the concrete steps have become detached from the home, causing water to leak into the basement. Habitat Repairs will replace the old carpeting with flooring to improve his mobility, replace the concrete deck and install a ramp for Gerry. We'll also replace the damaged dry wall and do some minor electrical repairs. Finally, when the weather permits, volunteers will help the family with some yard work and fence repair.
With your help, this veteran family will continue to age in place right where they want to be- in their own home.
Need help with repairs on your home?
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