Durham Minor Repair Program

How it works

The City of Durham funds a Minor Repair Program to help eligible homeowners make critical repairs to their homes. The city says the work is carried out through local nonprofit partners, including Habitat for Humanity of Durham and Preserving Home.

What the money covers

The city’s public materials describe the program as helping with “critical repairs,” preserving aging housing stock, correcting code violations, and completing minor repairs for low-income residents. The city has also said the work is intended to keep homeowners safely in their homes and prevent displacement.

Amounts and matching

The city announced more than $2.1 million in additional funding for the repair program. The official page does not state a maximum per-household award, matching requirement, or whether assistance is a grant or another form of aid on the page itself.

How to apply

The city’s program page is the official starting point for learning about the Repair & Rehabilitation Program. The page directs residents to the city’s Housing & Neighborhood Services program information, but the page text available publicly does not spell out the full application process or whether applications are currently open.

Timing and deadlines

The city announced the expansion in 2026, but the official page shown does not provide a deadline or a closing date. Because the page does not state whether the program is currently accepting applications, the funding status is listed as unknown.