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MINOR REPAIR PROGRAM | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF JACKSON-UNION COUNTY

Eligibility

Clients must: - Own and reside in a home in need of minor repairs (no rental properties) - Have proof of homeowner's insurance coverage - Reside within Jackson County - Fall within specified income guidelines (Fall below 60% of the combined median household income for Jackson County) - Materials for repair must cost less than $500 - Materials for repair must be paid 100% by homeowner unless financial assistance is needed and financially available - Agree to partner with Habitat in all aspects of the repair project

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

No set hours Contact a Board Member by phone or email
https://juchabitat.org/minorrepair.html
[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Download applications from website and mail to PO Box

Fees

Homeowner must pay for materials

Service area

Jackson County, Illinois

Description

Jackson-Union County Habitat for Humanity offers a minor repair program for homeowners.

Project requests may only be for external repairs, including:

- Minor inside plumbing repairs.

- Minor roof repair on low slope roofs.

- Building or repair of small ramps.

- Minor repairs to porches or railings.

- Minor window or door repair.

- Partial weatherization.

- Minor inside wall repairs.

- Screen repair to windows and doors.

- Minor gutter repair and cleaning.

Project requests MAY NOT involve:

- Elective reconstruction or remodeling projects.

- Redecorating projects or unnecessary aesthetic changes.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/29/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

Providing organization

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF JACKSON-UNION COUNTY

Builds one home per year for qualifying family.