VETERAN REPAIRS
PROGRAM
Supporting Our Service Members
Veteran Repairs Progam
Habitat MontDelco Veteran Repair program is a construction-based resource aimed at identifying and addressing health and safety-related repairs to the homes of qualified families in Montgomery and Delaware Counties. Funding for our Veteran Repair Program comes from various sources such as HUD and the Home Depot Foundation, allowing us to serve the critical repair needs of Active Duty and Veteran households in the community.
**Habitat MontDelco’s Programs are not designed to be an emergency or crisis-based resource. If you are experiencing issues within your home, that put you or members of your household in imminent danger please dial 211.
How Do I Apply?
To get an application, you need to first submit an inquiry to the program. This will add you to our inquiry database, and when we have funding that matches your home's needs, Habitat MontDelco will send you an application.
Please note: this program typically has a waiting period. No homeowner will be forwarded an application on the spot. Please also be aware that if your home is currently NOT insured you are not eligible for this program.
There are no exceptions to this policy. Only households in our inquiry database will receive applications.
The funding for our owner-occupied programs comes from different sources, each with specific rules about how, where, and for whom (such as older adults, veterans, etc.) the funds can be used.
If you have already submitted a program inquiry rest assured that you are registered in our system. If you would like to confirm the inquiry status at any time or provide updates to the information submitted, please email us at repair@habitatmontdelco.org or call (610)-278-7710.
How do I Know If I Might Qualify?
Another part of deciding if a home qualifies for the program is a home visit to see if Habitat MontDelco can do the needed work. During the visit, we'll need to check important areas of your home. If we can't safely access these areas because of too much clutter or other issues, you might only qualify for outside services or be denied altogether. Each situation is reviewed individually.
***Please note that some homes, dependent on the funding source anticipated, will be subject to additional levels of review and qualification such as lead testing, and environmental review***
To be considered eligible, applicant(s):
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Be a household with at least one member of veteran or active duty military status as their primary residence.
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Be willing to provide documentation of Veteran or Active Duty status such as a copy of DD-214 or other form dictated by the funding source.
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Be willing to partner with Habitat MontDelco by upholding the terms of the agreement with Habitat MontDelco - being responsive and helpful in any way they can.
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Be willing to agree to a small repayment or property lien (depending on funding source guidelines)
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Be a Montgomery County or Delaware County homeowner*.
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*The home must be the primary residence of applicant(s) and applicant(s) must have lived in the home for a minimum of one year before applying, and will continue to live there for a minimum of two years after work is completed.
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Have a current homeowners’ insurance policy.
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Have a total gross household income below the levels listed in the chart below.
Things to Know
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To be considered for the Veteran Repair Program, a household must have an active duty or general/honorable discharge vet living in the home as their primary residence.
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Some funding sources will require priority to be given to veterans with disabilities. **The disability does not have to be service-related.
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Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, Inc. Owner Occupied Programming is not an emergency or crisis-based program. If you have issues with your home that cause an imminent danger to you or members of your household, please see our additional resources page for more information.
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Habitat MontDelco strives to serve as many households as possible. For homeowners who received services from our program in 2022 or after, you will need to wait 7 years before applying for more services
How Does it All Work?
Homeowners must submit an inquiry to receive an application at a time when funding is available. If you have not already done so, please find the link to the inquiry form below.
Habitat will notify you by mail, with an application, when applicable funding is available based on your described home repair needs and demographic information as it relates to grant restrictions.
HOMEOWNERS will complete the application within the deadline indicated and submit it to Habitat complete with the required documentation, OR contact Habitat for an extension on the application before that deadline.
Habitat will review applications, conduct a home visit for those who are pre-qualified, and verify eligibility based on program capabilities and needs of the home. A final determination for program approval will be made.
HOMEOWNERS will be notified of a decision on program approval, or denial. If approved, you will receive a list of services Habitat intends to gather estimates for, from program contractors. Contractors will schedule directly with homeowners for this step.
Habitat will collect estimates from contractors and determine which services, if any, fall within funding/program capabilities, budget, timeline, etc., and will produce an agreement for services to be provided outlining the scope of work and program conduct expectations.
HOMEOWNERS will sign an agreement for conduct and liability, which includes the proposed scope of work for the home, and work will commence in the order in which agreements are received.
Habitat will, upon the completion of work, collect completion photos and verifications from both the contractor(s) and homeowner, and close the project out with paperwork documenting what work was completed in the home, as well as warranty information.
Get Involved
If you are a Veteran or Active-Duty Military and would like to explore ways to get involved with Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties to give back to your community, please visit our Volunteer Page.
If you are interested in our program, please complete and submit the inquiry form. If you have already submitted any inquiry either online or by mail, no further action is required of you at this time.
*This form requires an email address.
If you do not have access to email, please request a form by mail by calling us at (610) 278-7710.