Home Preservation
The place you call home should protect your health, support your independence, and give your family a stable foundation. Habitat helps homeowners make repairs and improvements to their home that they may not otherwise be able to afford.
IMPORTANT: Applications are currently closed. Join our interest list to be notified when they reopen.
Home Repairs We Can Help You With
We focus on the repairs that matter most to your health, safety and independence. We work with local volunteers, skilled tradespeople, and community partners to make critical repairs affordable.
Our program can help with:
- Ramps, handrails, and entryway modifications: improving access and reducing fall risk at entry points
- Bathroom safety upgrades: grab bars, walk-in showers, ADA-compliant fixtures to support mobility and independence
- Roof and flooring repairs: addressing structural hazards that threaten safety and weatherproofing
- Heating, plumbing, and electrical systems: restoring essential systems so your home functions safely year-round
- Weatherization and energy efficiency: reducing drafts, improving insulation, and lowering utility costs
- Accessibility modifications: customized improvements to support aging in place and disability-related needs
Do You Qualify?
Our program is designed for homeowners who need support making critical repairs and who meet these criteria:
- You own and live in your home as your primary residence
- Your household income falls within our guidelines
- Your home has a safety-related repair or accessibility need
- You are willing to partner with us through the repair process
Not sure if you qualify? Contact us to get more details.
| Household Size | Max. Household Income |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $70,500 |
| 2 Person | $80,600 |
| 3 Person | $90,650 |
| 4 Person | $100,700 |
| 5 Person | $108,800 |
I was worried I’d have to leave my home. I’ve lived here for 30 years. The repairs they made — the ramp, the bathroom — gave me my independence back. I can’t put a price on that.
– Sally M., Home Repair Participant
How the Process Works
The project process can take 2 to 6 months from application to completion, depending on funding availability, urgency, and pipeline.
Fill out the short interest form below or contact our team directly. We’ll review your information and reach out to discuss your needs and next steps.
We’ll schedule a conversation to learn more about your home, your household, and the repairs you need. This helps us understand your priorities and determine how we can help.
If your application moves forward, one of our team members will visit your home to evaluate the repair needs in person. This assessment guides the scope of work.
If approved, we’ll develop a repair plan. You’ll know what work is being done, when, and by whom before anything begins.
Our team, volunteers, and skilled tradespeople complete the work. You stay informed throughout and have the chance to raise questions or concerns at any point.
Join the Interest List: Applications Are Currently Closed
We open applications when we have the funding available to take on new projects. Sign up for our waitlist and you’ll be the first to know when the next application period opens.
Home Repair Interest List
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Additional Housing Resources
A few outside resources that may help while you wait, or if our program isn’t the right fit.
Home Repair Program FAQ
Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live. Habitat for Humanity partners with local families, volunteers and organizations to build and preserve homes in Dutchess and Putnam Counties.
We focus on repairs that improve health, safety, and accessibility. This includes ramp installations, grab bars, bathroom modifications, roof and flooring repair, heating and plumbing system repairs, weatherization, and more depending on your home’s specific needs. Every project is assessed individually.
Our repair program has 0 cost to homeowners.
Yes. You must own and live in your home as your primary residence to qualify. Renters are not eligible for this program, but we can help connect you with other local resources.
Timelines vary depending on the scope of work, funding availability, and volunteer scheduling. Once we receive your application, we’ll stay in close contact and give you realistic expectations at each stage.
If you don’t qualify for our program, we’ll do our best to refer you to another organization or resource in Dutchess County that may be able to help. You won’t leave the conversation empty-handed.
Yes. You can contact our staff member, Jen Buitrago, at jennifer.buitragoe@habitatdutchess.org, for guidance.
Yes. Our Aging in Place program is specifically designed for older homeowners who need modifications to live safely and independently. Contact us to learn about age and income qualifications in Dutchess County.
We welcome referrals from community partners. Contact us to discuss connecting your clients with our program.