Habitat Home Repairs in

San Jose

Home Repairs made affordable

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley has partnered with the City of San Jose to offer home repair grants to low income homeowners--mobile homes included. We make repairs that directly impact a homeowner’s health, safety and quality of life.

Want to learn more? Attend one of our monthly online info sessions to ask questions to a staff member live.

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Eligible Repairs

  • Flooring
  • Minor Electrical
  • Lighting
  • Replacement of Built-in Appliances
  • Bathroom Upgrades, excluding shower
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Painting
  • Water Heaters
  • Siding/skirting Repair (on 25% or less of home)
  • Fencing & Gates
  • Door, Stair, Threshold, & Handrail Repair
  • Grab Bars
  • Plumbing, excluding re-pipes

Funding Provided &
Requirements

Repair assessments are made by Habitat staff after visiting the home with the homeowner to determine the scope of work. Projects range in size depending on the home and homeowner's needs.

Download a Request for Service form in English – Español – Tagalog – 繁體中文 - 简体中文 – Tiếng Việt - Hindi.

Required Documentation
  • Photo IDs and Proof of Legal Residency for all Applicants
  • Copy of Certificate of Title 
  • Proof of occupancy (including space lease agreement if in a mobile home)
  • Copy of Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
  • Income documentation for all household members 18 years of age and older  
Requirements

To qualify for the program you must:

  • Own and live your home. Single-family or condominiums located in the city of San Jose are eligible.
  • Earn no more than the maximum income for your household size, in chart below. Maximum Income depends on the number of people in your household not including full-time caregivers. 

 

County 1 person 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 people 7 People 8 People
Alameda

$84,600

$96,650

$108,750

$120,800

$130,500

$140,150

$149,800

$159,500

Santa Clara

$102,300

$116,900

$131,500

$146,100

$157,800

$169,500

$181,200

$192,900

Contra Costa

$84,600

$96,650

$108,750

$120,800

$130,500

$140,150

$149,800

$159,500

For more information:
Call 510-803-3388
Email HomeRepair@HabitatEBSV.org
Call 510-803-3388 to arrange accommodations, or Dial 800-735-2929 for TTY/TDD services

Additional Resources

Click here to visit the City of San Jose's Home Repairs Webpage.

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THE HOME REPAIR APPLICATION PROCESS

REQUEST FOR SERVICE

Submit a Request for Service form online or by mail below. This request is your opportunity to tell us about yourself and your home repair needs.

Habitat follow up

Once we receive your Request for Service, Habitat will review your submission and contact you with further questions or requests for more information and required documentation.

Inspection

After your request has been reviewed by Habitat, a professional contractor will visit your home to inspect requested repairs and create a plan to complete the repairs,