Home Repair
A Brush with Kindness Repair Program
Our A Brush with Kindness Repair Program are grants to low to moderate-income homeowners who need assistance with repairs that will alleviate health, safety and accessibility issues. Our Repair Program has three components: Home Preservation, Critical Home Repair and Aging in Place.
Home Preservation
Focuses on minor exterior home maintenance and repairs
- painting
- fence repair
- siding replacement
- tree removal
- gutter repair
- and more
Critical Home Repair
Focuses on critical repairs that alleviate health and safety issues
- roofs
- windows
- plumbing
- electrical,
- HVAC
- and more
Aging in Place
Focuses on accessibility enhancements for seniors and veterans with physical or mental impairments to better enable them to live and age safely in their home
- ramps
- rails
- doorways
- bathrooms
- grab bars
Do I Qualify?
- Own and live in your home in Utah County
- Be a U.S. Citizen or have Permanent Resident Status
- Have a total household income less than 80% of the area median income shown below
- Complete 10 hours of volunteer service prior to the project start
- Proof of current homeowners insurance
- Mortgage and property taxes must be current
- Request falls within Program guidelines and budget
- Pay a $15.00 application fee (credited towards the project fee)
- Pay a project fee. Project fee is calculated as 10% of the total project cost
| # Family Members Living in the Home | Total Income Less Than |
| 1 | $44,600 |
| 2 | $51,000 |
| 3 | $57,350 |
| 4 | $63,700 |
| 5 | $68,800 |
| 6 | $73,900 |
| 7 | $79,000 |
| 8 | $84,100 |
frequently asked questions
The typical time from submitting an application to completion of repairs is typically 3-6 months depending on the time of the application and type of repairs.
Your costs are a $15.00 application fee, 10 hours of Community Service and a Project Fee equal to 10% of the total project cost. HFHUC will work with you to determine a payment plan for the Project Fee if necessary. All other costs are a grant to you, (a brush with kindness) and do not need to be repaid.**
** Or grant does not need to be repaid by you unless you transfer ownership of your home within 5 years of project completion. If you live in your home for 5 years after the work has been completed and follow all the grant terms, then you will owe nothing. The grant will be forgiven on a sliding scale of 20% per year for 5 years.
| Time in Home After Work Completed | Grant Repayment Amount |
| Less than 1 Year |
100% |
| 1-2 Years |
80% |
| 2-3 Years |
60% |
| 3-4 Years |
40% |
| 4-5 Years |
20% |
| 5 Years or Longer |
0% |
Habitat was founded on the principle that our work is hand-up, not a hand-out. “Sweat-equity” and volunteering are important ways for you to participate in your project while helping to pay it forward for the next family.
You are required to perform 10 hours of Community Service prior to the project start. You can work on your project, volunteer in our ReStore, help to construct a new Habitat home, or volunteer at any other HFHUC approved organization.
- Proof of citizenship or permanent resident status
- Proof of ownership (trust and warranty deed)
- Proof of current mortgage and taxes
- Proof of total household income for all family members over the age of 18. 2 months of check stubs
- Current federal and state tax returns
ready to apply?
Please fill out and submit the pre-qualification form below. A representative from HFHUC will be in touch shortly after we have received and reviewed your pre-qualification form.
