Fort Worth Veteran Services: Healthy Homes for Heroes Program

How it works

The Healthy Homes for Heroes Program helps Tarrant County homeowners in need of emergency or mechanical system home repairs. The page says repairs are limited to once every 12 months based on eligibility.

What the money covers

The page specifically lists two categories of work:

• Accessibility modifications such as ramps, grab bars, bathroom modifications, door widening, and handrails
• Health and safety repairs such as heating and air, water and sewer, unstable rotten flooring, electrical system failures, and leaky roofs

Amounts and matching

• No dollar amount is stated on the page
• No matching requirement is stated
• The page says the program is funded by grants from the Texas Veterans Commission

How to apply

The page says to obtain a Veterans Assistance application by:

• Calling 817-392-VETS (8387), or
• Emailing CAP_VeteranServices@FortWorthTexas.gov

Applicants must complete the application form and submit the required documentation. The city says its team will review the application and respond promptly.

Timing and deadlines

• Repairs are limited to once every 12 months based on eligibility
• No application deadline is stated
• The page says funding for some programs may be limited or unavailable depending on the number of requests