Free STI/HIV/AIDS Testing and Treatment. New Start Date Announced for Roof and Porch Repair Program. The annual intake process to receive City of Chicago assistance for emergency roof and porch repairs is being modified for 2013 and ensuing years, the Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) announced today.
'Falls are a leading cause of injury and death. Each year one in three adults over the age of 65 falls. Half of falls happens at home.' -source: Centers for Disease Control, news14.com 'Habitat for Humanity Critical Home Repair' Program provides urgent and major home repairs to prevent homeowners from suffering injury and falls, accidents or having to move out of their homes and into assisted living.
Low cost home repairs can be made through an interest-free loan and may include: Home Weatherization- to be more energy efficiency Home Preservation - repairs to flooring, plumbing, electric, and roof Critical Home Repairs – serious repair issues and home structural problems Rehab – full overhaul rehab job on home Home owner requirements are that they must have property taxes paid in full, are not in danger of a foreclosure on their home, homeowner must own and live in the home, tax assessment building value cannot exceed $100,000. Other home repair work may include: -Fixing broken windows -Sidewalk repair -Landscaping -Roof repair -Floor repair -Plumbing -Electrical -Other health and safety home repairs.The 'Habitat for Humanity Critical Home Repair' Program is not to be used for emergency repair purposes.
In addition to the 'Critical Home Repair' Program, Habitat for Humanity's 'A Brush with Kindness' Program is an exterior home repair and preservation program that offers painting, landscaping, weather stripping and minor repair services for low-income senior, disabled and other homeowners in need. 'A Brush with Kindness' Program promotes safe and well-maintained homes along with pride and dignity. Improvements to the appearance of the neighborhood also encourage a stronger community. 'Habitat for Humanity' and 'The Home Depot Foundation' offer the 'Repair Corps for Veterans' Program that remodels and renovates the homes of U.S. Military veterans.