Stability starts with a home

Looking to have a repair done to your home? Please fill out our program eligibility screener below. After you submit this screener, a member of our team will contact you to let you know whether you qualify for our program. If you have any questions, please call 937-965-7684 or email us at CriticalRepair@DaytonHabitat.Org.

If I didn't have my raggedy old house, I'd be homeless. I could not afford rent. Having my own house maintains my independence.

-Mama Nozipo, Critical Repair Recipient

Basic requirements:

Home must be owner-occupied (mobile homes are not eligible)
Home must be located in Clark, Greene, or Montgomery County
Household income must meet program guidelines
Willing to provide proof of gross income for all household residents over 18
Homeowner must be up to date on property taxes or on a payment plan
Homeowner must be enrolled in an active homeowner's insurance program

Repairs we offer:

Accessibility: wheelchair ramps, grab bars, widening doorways, converting tubs into accessible showers
Electrical repairs
Furnace replacement
HVAC repairs
Plumbing repairs
Roof repairs/replacements
Water heater replacement
Repairs of code violations to prevent further fines

Repairs we do NOT offer:

Any work on mobile homes, condos, or multi-family homes
Any work on garages, sheds, carports, fences, or any structure not a part of the house
Emergency repairs needing immediate attention
Interior painting or cosmetic repairs
Yard work or tree removal

How to apply

Please fill out the program eligibility screener above to see if you qualify for our program. If you are eligible for our critical repair program, we will contact you to send out an application. It is important to note that the timing of our repairs depends heavily on the funds we have available, and we do have a waitlist.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am a renter. Can Habitat help me?

We are unable to repair rental properties but you may be able to get help by calling United Way's 2-1-1 hotline.
Will it cost me anything to repair my home?

No. In the rare instance that a homeowner would be expected to pay, that information would be made known prior to the beginning of any project.
My repair is an emergency and needs completed NOW! Can Habitat help?

Unfortunately, we are unable to help with emergency repairs. If your repair need is urgent, we recommend you call United Way's 2-1-1 hotline.

Do I need to volunteer to be eligible for a repair?

No. Sweat equity volunteer hours are only required for our homeownership program.
Do all applications get approved?

No. You must first meet all criteria regarding income, need, location, etc. Due to the nature of our funding, we may be limited on what projects we can do and where we can do them. Habitat tries to help as many families as we can, but we are limited by the amount of repair funding and our volunteer and staff capacity.
How long will I have to wait for my repair to be completed?

Once approved, it could take 6-12 months for your repair to be scheduled and completed.