Home Repair

Keeping Homeowners Safe and Healthy in Their Homes

Home Repair Program

Wichita Habitat for Humanity's Home Repair Program partners with income-eligible homeowners experiencing critical interior and exterior issues that threaten the health, safety, and accessibility of their homes. These repairs can address deferred maintenance, sudden damage, or everyday wear and tear.

Our focus is on essential health and safety concerns, accessibility modifications for seniors and people with disabilities, housing code compliance, and safeguarding the overall structural integrity of the residence.

Eligibility Requirements

Why Home Repair?

By providing comprehensive repairs, the program empowers homeowners to age in place with dignity and security in their own homes. This not only benefits them but also helps preserve valuable affordable housing options within the community, contributing to a thriving environment for all.

Types of Repairs

Critical Repairs

roof and gutter repair or replacement, upgrading electrical systems, replumbing, repair or replacement of windows

Minor Repairs

minor electrical, plumbing, and water heater replacement, HVAC repair or replacement, siding and paint

Accessibility

ramps, grab bars, bathroom modifications, and other accessibility accommodations within the scope of work

Other Home Preservation

energy efficiency upgrades, tree hazards and site cleanup

What we don't cover:

Wichita Habitat for Humanity does not perform upgrades, repairs, or replacements on the following: foundation, fences, aesthetic (non-critical) home improvements, home expansions, repairs to mobile homes, detached sheds or garages.

We are not an emergency repair program.

If you are in need of immediate assistance with home repair, please call United Way at 211 for a list of emergency repair organizations available in your area.

Wichita Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity housing agency. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for our programs without regard to race, color, religion, national orientation, sex, disability and familial status. Read our Fair Housing Statement.

How to Request Assistance

1. Request for Assistance

Submit a Request for Assistance form online or by mail below. This request is your opportunity to tell us about yourself and your home repair needs.

2. Habitat Follow-up

Once we receive your Request for Assistance, we will review your submission and contact you with further questions or requests for more information and required documentation.

3. Home Inspection

We will contact you to schedule an inspection of your home to evaluate whether the rpeairs needed will qualify for the program.

4. Next Steps

If your home qualifies, you will be invited to submit an application and the required documentation. Your application will be evaluated to determine eligibility for the program and whether you qualify for grant assistance and/or a zero percent (0%) interest loan to cover all or a portion of the cost of repairs. See the HUD Annual Gross Household Income Limits.

Details about a loan with Wichita Habitat for Humanity:

Loans are available for home repair needs in Sedgwick County. The zero percent (0%) interest loan will be paid in equal monthly installments over a period of one (1) to 15 years. We are committed to working with qualified applicants to determine the loan amount and term that best suits their needs.

Request for Assistance (Online)

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"Before the remodel, using the shower with my cane was a nightmare. The floor was spongy and uneven, and that window was useless! Now, everything's safe and accessible. Huge thanks to the crew, they were fantastic!"
Jim, Home Repair Program Homeowner

Eligibility Requirements

Wichita Habitat for Humanity has requirements that you must meet in order to be eligible for repair assistance. Please be advised that the following list does not include all requirements for this program and it is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the program's administration.

Be the owner and occupant of a home in Sedgwick County

The home must be on a permanent foundation

Provide valid Kansas driver license and proof of citizenship or legal residency for each adult applicant

All persons on the deed must agree to participate

Household income cannot exceed 100% of Area Medium Income (AMI)

Must be current on mortgage payments, property taxes, and all utility payments

Must have homeowners insurance or a recent denial letter (within the last 90 days) from the insurance company with an explanation of denial (You may be eligible for assistance.)

Demonstrate a need for home repair

Demonstrate a willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity through a minimum of six (6) hours of sweat equity (Hours of sweat equity determined by size of project.)

Demonstrate the ability to repay all or part of a zero-percent (0%) interest loan (if you do not qualify for grant assistance for 100% of the project cost)

Allow Wichita Habitat for Humanity to do a whole house assessment to evaluate the need for repairs based on Minimum Housing Quality Standards (All rooms in the home and the area around the exterior must be accessible and visible for an inspection.)

If the inspection reveals that the repairs go beyond the Home Repair Program's scope, your property may not be eligible.

2024 HUD Annual Gross Household Income Limits

Household Size	Below 35% AMI	35-60% AMI	61-80% AMI	81-100% AMI
1 Person	$22,435	$38,460	$51,280	$64,100
2 People	$25,620	$43,920	$58,560	$73,200
3 People	$28,840	$49,440	$65,920	$82,400
4 People	$32,025	$54,900	$73,200	$91,500
5 People	$34,615	$59,340	$79,120	$98,900
6 People	$37,170	$63,720	$84,960	$106,200
7 People	$39,725	$68,100	$90,800	$113,500
8 People	$42,280	$72,480	$96,640	$120,800
Repayment Amount	$150 Processing Fee	25% Repayment Required	40% Repayment Required	100% Repayment Required

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out a before and after photo of a home that its vinyl siding replaced.

Wichita Habitat for Humanity provides both the repair and the financing needed to cover the cost of the work. This means that Wichita Habitat will act as the contractor and the lender.

We offer a fixed zero-percent (0%) interest loan and/or grant assistace on a sliding scale based on the houshold income. The gross household income (all household members 18 years of age and over will be considered) must fall below 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI) based on HUD Income Guidelines for the current year as shown in the HUD Annual Gross Household Income Limits.

There are no additional payment requirements for households below 35% of the Area Median Income (AMI). However, homeowners with income between 36-100% of AMI will need to pay for a percentage of the repair costs. The exact percentage depends on the total household income as shown in the HUD Annual Gross Household Income Limits. If applicable, payments on a zero-percent (0%) interest loan with Wichita Habitat for Humanity will begin the month following the completion of the project and will be paid through equal monthly installments over a period of one (1) to 15 years.

If you have deferred maintenance needs, but you are not sure if this program is the right fit, we can assist you in this process!

We understand getting a repair can be overwhelming. Our request for assistance form guides you through questions about the current state of your home. If you are selected to move forward with the program after determining you are eligible from a financial perspective, we send our Home Repair team to meet with you to go through your home and repair needs. Often, our staff may even see repairs you were not aware were necessary.

Our staff will balance what you request with what your home needs to remain a safe and healthy place to live.

This program is aimed at addressing large repairs that are necessary to keep your home in good working order. This program may be the right fit if you need one or more of the following repairs (this is not an exhaustive list):

Roof repair or replacement
Plumbing repairs
Electrical repairs
Window(s) repaired or replaced
Heating system repair or replacement
Accessibility adaption in certain parts of your home, such as your bathroom, porch, and/or entry
Siding replacement
Energy efficiency upgrades

Meet Our Team

Below are some of the staff you might meet when working with us. We are very proud of our team and the great service they provide to our partners. We will be glad to answer any questions you have about the home repair process.