Loudoun Habitat – Home Repair Program
Loudoun Habitat for Humanity’s Home Repair Program covers tasks such as: exterior painting and material repairs, building or repairing ramps or sheds, building or repairing a porch or deck, gutter repair and cleaning, sidewalk repair, and other necessary accessibility repairs.
Partners are selected based on three criteria:
1. They show a need for the services and currently own their home.
2. They meet the income criteria (Homeowners who earn below 60% of the area median income can apply) and have proven the ability to repay the material costs (Repayment amount for repairs is scaled based on income and minimum down payment of $50 for any project.)
3. They show a willingness to partner with Loudoun Habitat for Humanity (LHFH) through volunteer labor. (Accommodations will be made for individuals with physical limitations.)
LHFH Home Repairs Program: How to Apply
1: Print and complete a Home Repair application available through this link.
2: Drop off or mail your completed application (with supporting documentation) to Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, 700 Fieldstone Drive, Suite 128, Leesburg, VA 20176.
3: Cooperate with LHFH through the application review process and project scope home visit.
4: Receive decision by LHFH. Homeowners may be presented with an estimate for proposed services or sent a denial of the application.
5: Sign an agreement with LHFHwhich includes the proposed scope of work and repayment schedule for the home repair project.
Current Income Guidelines
| Household Size | Maximum Income *May be lower depending upon funding source |
| 1 | $50,986 |
| 2 | $58,284 |
| 3 | $65,582 |
| 4 | $72,780 |
| 5 | $78,678 |
| 6 | $84,477 |
| 7 | $90,275 |
| 8 | $96,074 |
Maximum gross income limits are based on 60% of Area Median Family Income (AMI) as set by HUD for the Washington DC Metropolitan Area FY2019. *Maximum income amount is dependent upon federal funding sources for individual homes and may be lower than 60% Area Median Family Income (AMI) as set by HUD for the Washington DC Metropolitan Area FY2019.
Repayment Requirement:
Home repair applicants are required to pay a small portion of the project cost (materials and certain administrative project costs). The repayment amount will be determined by a sliding scale fee based upon household income. There is a minimum repayment amount of $50.