Home Repair

Helping Greater Rochester homeowners to improve the health, safety and accessibilty of their homes.

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity offers cost-free home repair and accessibility services to qualified homeowners in Monroe, Ontario, and Wayne Counties. The goal is to help them live safely and comfortably in their homes for years to come.


We want to help you preserve your home and revitalize your neighborhood.

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The household
  1. The household gross income (household members 18 years and over will be considered) must fall below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) based on the current year of H.U.D. Income Guidelines. (See below chart for income guidelines)
  2. The homeowner must be able to demonstrate they are current on property taxes, mortgage payments (if applicable), and homeowner’s insurance premiums and provide proof of such.
  3. The homeowner may be asked to share their story through in-person communications, area media (e.g., newspaper, radio, internet) and GRHFH publications (e.g., photos, videos, audio recordings) as part of their partnership with GRHFH. Note: not all projects will be publicized, and if extenuating circumstances are a concern, GRHFH will work with the homeowner(s).
The property
  1. The home must be located within the GRHFH service area. (Monroe, Wayne or Ontario County, New York)
  2. The home must be owner-occupied, single-family house or mobile home, and the primary residence of the owner.
  3. The home requires repair services as demonstrated by health, safety and/or accessibility deficiencies.
The project
  1. Must feature improvements to health, safety and accessibility.
  2. A GRHFH construction staff member will assess the project scope in partnership with the homeowner. We will review only need-based requests and will not provide cosmetic work.
  3. May require the homeowner(s) to sign an owner-occupancy commitment to remain in the home as their primary residence for a specific period of time following the project.   

Repair Applications are Temporarily Closed

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Veterans

  • Services available to rehabilitate and repair the primary residence of veterans who are low-income and living with disabilities.
  • The home must be owned by either the veteran or someone related to the veteran. Any individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with the eligible veteran is the equivalent of a family relationship.
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Mobility Disabilities

  • Services available to build or replace wheelchair/walk ramps for owner-occupied homes with the goal of safe accessibility, enabling people to stay in their homes and increase independence.​
  • Individuals seeking ramps without additional repair service are encouraged to apply.
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