Home Repair Services
First, read through the eligibility requirements, and the services we provide, listed below.
Staff, contractors and volunteers complete repairs, as resources are available. Applicants are eligible for services only once every 3 years. Due to high demand and funding regulations, there may be a wait for our services.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a home repair, applicants must:
- Be at least 55 years old or have a permanent disability
- Own and occupy their own home in the city of Portland
- Earn 50% of median income or less (Dependent on household size - see table below for current figure)
| Number of residents | Maximum total household income | |
|---|---|---|
| Total household income is established by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development | ||
| 1 | $24,500 | |
| 2 | $28,000 | |
| 3 | $31,500 | |
| 4 | $35,000 | |
Services We Provide:
- Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms
- Install bath safety aids
- Perform minor repairs to walking surfaces to improve accessibility in and around the home
- Address minor plumbing problems including leaking toilets and faucets and clogged drains
- Address minor electrical problems
- Make minor roof and gutter repairs as able
- Work towards remediation of the city of Portland’s Title 29 Housing Violation Citations
Unfortunately the following types of work are beyond our resources:
- Roof/gutter replacement
- Major structural upgrades
- Interior painting and wall repair
- Secondary building and fences
- Repairs to furnaces or appliances
- Plumbing behind walls
The Fine Print:
- Due to a high demand, there may be a wait for our services.
- Services are dependent upon resources available at time of site assessment. (Funds for contractor services are especially limited.)
- Repairs are completed by staff, volunteers and contractors.
- Homeowners are eligible to apply once every three fiscal years.
- Funds for our program come from the Portland Housing Bureau, the Portland Development Commission, area businesses and individual donations. Homeowners and their families help with repairs when feasible.
For additional information, contact the Community Builders Program at 503-208-8152. For other help, please refer to the Portland Housing Bureau for a list of partner organizations.
Community Builders Program Application
If you qualify, follow the link to the application form and our Community Builders Program staff will contact you to schedule a site assessment to review which of the repairs you requested we will be able to perform. Or you can download our application and mail or fax it back to our office by clicking here (PDF).
