How are homeowners selected?
The selection process takes place locally. Qualified homeowners are low income, older adults, people with disabilities or families with young children who are unable to make needed repairs themselves. Referrals come from a variety of sources including nonprofit agencies, city code enforcement, the police department, social service organizations, churches, synagogues, and individuals. Applications are accepted by January 31st, each year, for repairs in April and by June 30th for repairs in October. Our volunteer site selection team reviews each application and determines which homes to review and homeowners to interview. The homeowners’ level of need, the difficulty of the repairs, and our limited resources are all taken into account when selecting qualified homes.
