Our Repair Program helps qualified homeowners in East St. Tammany Parish by repairing homes to make them safe, dry and accessible.

Who Qualifies?

• Low-income families
• Disabled owner-occupied homeowners
• As an Aging in Place Habitat for Humanity affiliate, additional services may be available for recipients age 55 or older.
• Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans or active-duty personnel who meet the program qualifications and live anywhere in East St. Tammany Parish.

Repairs may include:

Our repair program is driven by limited resources and personnel and will be restricted to the main house structure. Repair services may include a variety of minor home repairs, interior and exterior. Typical minor repairs include:

• Sheet-rock
• Carpentry
• Doors & windows
• Flooring
• Minor plumbing or electrical repairs
• Accessibility improvements
• Roof repairs or replacement

Homeowner Qualifications

• The house must be at least 15 years old and demonstrate a need for repairs based on inspection
• The homeowner must plan to reside in the home for three (3) years after repairs or prorate reimbursement of the project costs
• Meet income requirements
• Have U.S. citizenship or permanent, legal residency
• Maintain current mortgage, homeowner’s insurance policy and property tax payments
• Complete required sweat-equity hours
• Be present during the repair project
• The combined gross (before taxes) income for all household members over 18 years must not be greater than the amounts shown in the chart