San Jose

Repairs

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. Sign up here.

Eligible repairs in this city include, but are not limited to the following:

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

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

Funding Provided

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.

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Qualifications

Own and live in a home in San Jose
Household income less than 80% Area Median Income. Income is calculated by number of household members, excluding full time caregivers. Current maximum income limits are:

County	1 person	2 People	3 People	4 People	5 People	6 people	7 People	8 People
Alameda	$74,200	$84,800	$95,400	$106,000	$114,500	$123,000	$131,450	$139,950
Contra Costa	$74,200	$84,800	$95,400	$106,000	$114,500	$123,000	$131,450	$139,950
Santa Clara	$92,250	$105,400	$118,600	$131,750	$142,300	$152,850	$163,400	$173,950

Current Maximum Income depends on the number of people in your household not including fulltime caregivers

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

Visit the City of San José Housing Department