Critical Repairs / ReHabitat

How it works

Habitat for Humanity of Smith County’s Critical Repairs program helps qualified homeowners make necessary repairs and modifications to improve safety, stability, independence, and health. The organization says the program began in October 2009 to help low-income seniors with emergency home repairs and modifications.

The site describes a simple process: check eligibility, complete an application, undergo a home evaluation, and then await approval and repair scheduling.

What the money covers

The official page lists examples of critical repairs that can be covered, including:

• new roofs
• plumbing
• foundation cracks
• unstable floors
• energy-efficient doors and windows
• hot water tanks
• HVAC
• accessibility improvements that eliminate barriers and improve safety

Amounts and matching

The official page does not state a fixed award amount, reimbursement formula, or matching requirement.

How to apply

The page instructs homeowners to contact Habitat for Humanity of Smith County to find out how to start the process. It provides a phone number and email address on the page.

Timing and deadlines

No application deadline, funding cycle, or open/closed date is stated on the official page. The page indicates the program is ongoing and supported by grants from multiple funders.

Additional notes

Habitat says it has completed over 1,300 critical repairs in East Texas. It also notes that the program is funded by grants from numerous sources and that eligibility depends on grant qualifications.