Critical Home Repair Program

Housing Opportunities Made Equal works to eliminate sub-standard housing by assisting low-income homeowners, including veterans, seniors, and disabled homeowners with critical home repairs. Our Critical Home Repair Program's objectives are to provide the repairs needed to provide a healthy and safe environment for our families. Typical projects include roof replacements, accessibility ramps, porches, railings, and painting.

To qualify for home repair, both the property and applicant must meet all of the following criteria.

Eligibility of Property:
  • Residency: The home must be an owner-occupied, single-family house, and the primary residence of the owner for at least one year. Mobile home repairs are limited to $3,000 and under but may be located in a mobile home park. No Rentals
  • Location: The home must be located in the Rural Areas between Eugene and Corvallis.
  • Repairs Needed: Projects must be limited to critical repairs addressing safety or health concerns. Examples include roof repairs, water heater replacement, electrical issues, heating and cooling, or anything needed to make a safe home. 

Eligibility of Applicant:
  • Income: The household’s gross income must fall within the current year Income Guidelines. Income from all household members 18 and over will be considered. Income is adjusted for household size.
    Click here for the Income Guidelines.
  • Ability to Pay: Homeowners under 50% of median income are prioritized and qualify for a grant that covers the entire cost of the project.
  • Willingness to Partner: We work together as partners with families who need a hand up, not a handout. You and/or members of the household must contribute at least 8 hours of sweat equity per critical home repair. Sweat equity hour opportunities are available to all ages and physical abilities.
Please download the application and return it to the Housing Opportunities Made Equal office in Junction City.  This is a comprehensive application so please contact us with any questions about your eligibility for the program BEFORE you fill out the application.
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You can come into the H.O.M.E Store in Junction City to pick up an application or call us at 541-998-9548