Homeowner Assistance
We make no-cost critical home repairs to eligible, low-income homeowners.
Rebuilding Together PNW has multiple services to help low-income homeowners:
Critical home repairs: year-round program that helps homeowners with safety and livability repairs on their homes.
National Rebuilding Day*: on the last Saturday in April, companies and their employee volunteers both skilled and general, complete repairs such as carpentry, minor electrical, painting, debris removal, safety and ADA modification/installation, and more!
Rebuilding Together PNW is a housing stability organization to serve low-income homeowners who are elderly, have a disability, families with children, and veterans throughout the Portland area; allowing them to live in a safe, secure, and independent environment. The majority of homeowners we serve are below 50% of the area family income, are above 65 years old, have a disability, and have lived in their homes for many years.
Eligibility requirements
Applicant must own and live in the property where repair work would be done.
Applicant is financially and/or physically unable to complete the repairs.
Applicant must be able to verify low income, below 80% of median family income.
Applicant mortgage is current or paid off and not at risk of default.
The property is located in Clackamas, Multnomah, or Washington County.
Applicant intends to age in place.
Applicant has owned and lived in the home for at least 4 years.
Repairs must be safety and/or livability repairs.
Rebuilding Together PNW cannot work on homes that are:
Rental properties
Duplexes
Household income above 80% Median Family Income
Houses that are subject to foreclosure actions or to actions to enforce liens
The Process
The homeowner application process is thorough and includes the submission of an application by the homeowner, verification of income, and an in-home interview.
Homeowner to complete and submit the application.
Home repair assessment conducted via telephone to determine the scope of repair work needed and inform next steps.
Depending on the information gathered and the available funding, we will schedule an in-person visit at the home.
The in-home visit clarifies the scope of work and further informs us about whether we might be able to make repairs.
We refer homeowners to other organizations if we can’t make the repairs requested.
*Due to weather, volunteer availability, and unforeseen problems that may arise, work that is planned to be done is tentative. These factors may affect the actual work that is able to be completed. The House Captain (or project leader) will determine what work can and cannot be done by their team on the work day.
To apply, click on the Homeowner Application button below and complete the steps. We will be in contact when we receive your application.
Fair Housing Statement
Rebuilding Together PNW, believes in the principles of Fair Housing. Homeowner applicants will never be denied based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, family status, or national origin. Application approval is based on our eligibility criteria on a needs basis. Our program is not focused on generating loans to borrowers, but rather keeping low-income aging adults, disabled individuals, families and veterans in their homes to support Fair Housing in our communities.