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    Home Repair

Home Repair

Our Home Repair program addresses the home repair needs of eligible, low-income Buncombe County homeowners. Our goal is to help people live better and longer in their own homes. Please read the following for a better understanding of the program. 

If you have questions or need information about applying, please call Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity at (828) 251-5702.

Services vary based on needs, but may include:

• Modifications for accessibility
• Heating/cooling systems repair
• Roof repair
• Floor repair
• Interior and exterior repairs
• Exterior painting/staining

Requirements

Property Requirements:

  • Must be owner occupied for one year (name on title or deed) and in Buncombe County
  • Building tax value of home must be $300,000 or less
  • Must be current on property taxes
  • Must be current on mortgage (if applicable)
  • Must not be in jeopardy of foreclosure
  • If you own a single/double wide or manufactured home: applicants must own the land.

Homeowner Requirements:

  • Income must be below 70% of the HUD Median (income as noted in panel below)
  • Repair clients will pay an affordable Partner Fee based on income and work requested. The Partner Fee will be due after Construction Services has inspected the areas in need of repair, and approved the scope of work. Work will not begin until fee is paid.

Income Requirements

Family SizeMaximum Monthly Income
1 person$3,284
2 people$3,750
3 people$4,217
4 people$4,684
5 people$5,063

*HUD = The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Guidelines are subject to change.

How to Get Started

If you have questions or need information about applying, please call Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity at (828) 251-5702.

Get Money Back on Your Home

You could be eligible for property tax relief and get money back in your pocket! Asheville Habitat is working with the AARP Foundation Property Tax-Aide to offer a free service of getting property tax relief.

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In accepting and rejecting applications, Asheville Area 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.