Home Repair Program

How it works

The City of South Bend says its Neighborhood Health and Housing team periodically hosts a Home Repair Program. The official page states that the 2026 program begins on January 5, 2026 and will offer roof replacement grants.

What the money covers

The page specifically names roof replacement grants for the 2026 program. It also describes the program more generally as a home repair program, but it does not provide a full list of covered repairs on the page.

How the program is administered

The city says the Home Repair Program is a grant made on behalf of the homeowner, and there is no cost to the homeowner. Contractors are paid directly by the City of South Bend.

How the application process works

After pre-screening, a completed application is screened by staff. If the file is complete, it moves forward on a first-come, first-served basis. The home is then inspected to determine whether there are eligible repairs at the property. The inspector needs full access to both the interior and exterior of the home, and photos are taken during inspection. If eligible repairs are found, contractors are solicited to perform the work. If the repairs fit within the maximum grant amount, the homeowner signs a grant agreement before approval.

Timing and deadlines

The page says the 2026 program begins on January 5, 2026. It also notes that the 2026 pre-screening and application window is closed, and no new applications or pre-screening will be accepted for that round.