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First Ward Action Council Home Repair Program

First Ward Action Council · Nonprofit program

Free labor; homeowner pays for materials

First Ward Action Council provides labor-free minor home repairs for low-income households, with the homeowner paying for materials. Typical work includes stair, electrical, and plumbing repairs.

Last verified: August 11, 2026
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Program details

How it works

First Ward Action Council’s Home Repair Program provides minor repairs labor free to low-income households. The homeowner pays for materials.

What the money covers

Typical services listed by the county guide include:

  • Stair replacement
  • Minor electrical repairs
  • Minor plumbing repairs

The county guide also describes the service as providing a mobile mini-repair style of help for small home repairs, with referrals when needed.

Who it is for

The program is described as serving seniors and disabled homeowners, with eligibility for free labor depending on income level.

How to apply

The county guide says to call First Ward Action Council to check which areas the service covers and to ask about eligibility.

Other notes

The county guide does not state a fixed dollar amount because the program is a labor-only service and the homeowner is billed only for materials.

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