Our application will re-open on April 1, 2026
To best keep up with community demand, repair applications are opened at designated times throughout the year.
Our Critical Home Repair application cycle will open April 1st, 2026. Homeowners who are interested in applying are encouraged to begin gathering the required documentation ahead of time to help make the application process as smooth as possible.
Required documentation includes:
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Copy of the recorded deed
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Copy of homeowner(s) photo ID
Passports will not be accepted. Photo ID must display the residential address where repairs will occur. -
Copy of DD-214 (if applicable)
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Copy of current homeowner’s insurance policy
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Copy of most recent mortgage statement (if applicable)
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Check stubs for the previous 60 days for all household members
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Current benefit letters for any additional sources of income (such as Social Security, SSI/disability, pensions, DHS assistance, adoption subsidy, etc.)
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Federal tax returns from the previous year (full set including attachments, W-2s, and 1099s)
Preparing these materials in advance will help ensure a smoother application process once applications open.
Critical, exterior repairs restore the safety of your home.
At Habitat for Humanity Capital Region, we work to ensure that everyone in our community has a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. Our Critical Home Repair Program addresses critical, exterior repair needs for low- to moderate-income homeowners in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties.
By assisting homeowners with these repairs, Habitat Capital Region helps families and individuals maintain the integrity of their homes and prevent further deterioration so they can live in a safe and affordable home for years to come.
Types of eligible repairs
- Porch
- Wood stairs
- Windows
- Doors
- Gutters
- Siding
- Roof
- Water heater
- Furnace
How does the Repair Program work?
The Repair Program is a hand up, not a handout. Repair partners complete 5-20 hours of sweat equity (volunteer time) based on the cost of their repair. Sweat equity can be completed with Habitat Capital Region or through other community volunteering opportunities.
This program is not for emergency repair needs. Our Repair Program takes time and is not equipped to handle emergency repairs. If you have an emergency need, we recommend contacting the City of Lansing or MDHHS - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Qualifications for the Repair Program
Homeowners who qualify for the Repair Program meet the following criteria.
- Have owned and lived in the home in Ingham, Clinton, or Eaton County for at least 18 months
- Can show current standing on mortgage payments and property taxes
- Have a current homeowner insurance policy
- Household income is within the program income guidelines
- Are willing to partner by completing sweat equity requirements
- Are able to provide all application paperwork in a timely manner
- The Repair Program is not for mobile homes or land contracts
| Household size | |
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| 1 | Less than $51,760 |
| 2 | Less than $59,120 |
| 3 | Less than $66,480 |
| 4 | Less than $73,840 |
| 5 | Less than $79,760 |
| 6 | Less than $85,680 |
| 7 | Less than $91,600 |
| 8 | Less than $97,520 |
What to expect when you apply to the Repair Program
1. Application
Submit your completed application to the program including all required paperwork. You will receive a letter within 30 days of submitting an application to let you know if your application is approved, denied, or if more information is needed
2. Assessment
If your application is approved, Habitat construction staff will do a complete assessment of the home repair needs. Approved applicants are added to the program waitlist or moved directly to the assessment stage, depending on current program capacity
3. Secure Funding
After an assessment has been completed, we seek funding for the work. The amount of time it takes to fund each repair project varies.
4. Repair
Once funding is secured, we arrange to have the repair work done by trained staff and volunteers or by third party contractors.