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.

If you would like more information, please contact the Homeowner Services Manager, Julie Steele via email here.