Repair Programs | Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity

Our Home Repair Programs:

Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity’s Repair Programs assist homeowners in maintaining safe and well-kept homes by addressing critical health and safety concerns.

These programs not only improve living conditions for families but also revitalize neighborhoods, strengthen community connections, and help preserve affordable housing. Current funding is limited to individuals age 60 and older.

Critical Home Repair Program
Extensive interior or exterior work performed to address health and safety issues or code violations.

Veterans Repair Corps Program
Similar to our Critical Home Repair Program, with the added component of engaging local veterans.

Home Preservation Program
Exterior work that includes painting, patching, minor repair, landscaping, and replacement of exterior building materials for maintaining good/sound conditions.

Aging in Place Housing Plus Program
LGHFH will work alongside community partners to offer a holistic approach for applicants who are 65+ years of age. Both assessments work together to determine the scope of work and referrals for the homeowner.

Aging in Place | Housing Plus Program in Partnership with:

Program Home Repair Program Application Periods

Program Home Repair Program Application Timeline

Applications received by June 30, 2026

Will be reviewed the week of August 3, 2026
Decision letters mailed after August 10, 2026
Approved work expected to begin after September 2026, weather permitting
Some projects may be scheduled for 2027

Applications received after June 30, 2026

Will be reviewed the week of November 2, 2026
Decision letters mailed after November 9, 2026
Approved work expected to begin March – April 2027, weather permitting

Please Note: Our Home Repair Programs may be offered at no cost to qualifying homeowners. Homeowners are responsible for preparing the project area before work begins, including removing personal belongings and all excess items.

We prioritize repairs that address health, safety, and code violations. Additionally, the overall condition of the home must be structurally sound to justify the cost of repairs.

Due to rising roofing material and replacement costs, availability for full roof replacement projects is limited to three per calendar year.

This is an equal opportunity program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law.

Repairs Include:

Accessibility Modifications

Code Violations

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Eligibility Requirements:

Single-family home; homeowner on deed.
Income between 30%-80% of Lake and Geauga Counties' AMI.
Property taxes, mortgage, homeowner’s insurance, and utilities must be current.
The property must demonstrate a need for repair.
Proof required for:
- Income
- Property taxes
- Mortgage status
- Homeowner’s insurance
- Utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer, trash)

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Our Repair Program Sucess Stories:

Repair Success Stories

Click on a homeowner's name below to read their repair program story.

Martha, a retired RN, is raising her 9-year-old great-grandson alone in the home she and her late husband, an Air Force veteran, built in 1979. She sought assistance with repairing windows, siding, and her deck after a small fire.

Through the Aging in Place/Housing Plus Program, an Occupational Therapist from University Hospitals assessed her home to prioritize safety improvements. Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity updated the electrical system, installed two ADA-compliant toilets, rebuilt her steps, and repaired or replaced her windows and siding, ensuring a safer and more comfortable living environment.

Ralph, 76, lives alone in a mobile home with his small dog. During the winter of 2023-2024, he had no furnace and relied on his oven and small electric heaters for warmth. His kitchen lacked storage cabinets, only one stove burner worked, and his porch was leaking and deteriorating.

Through the Aging in Place/Housing Plus Program, an Occupational Therapist from University Hospitals assessed his home's safety and condition. Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity replaced his furnace, provided a new stove and kitchen cabinets, and rebuilt his porch, ensuring a safer and more comfortable living space.

Margaret, 76, lives in a two-bedroom mobile home with her granddaughter and small dog, Toby. She uses a walker and struggles with her front entry steps, while the unsafe carpeting inside has caused her to fall.

Through the Aging in Place/Housing Plus Program, an Occupational Therapist from University Hospitals assessed her home's safety needs. Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity installed a wheelchair-accessible ramp, built a new deck, and replaced the old carpeting with vinyl flooring, ensuring a safer and more accessible living space.

Tony, 74, a U.S. Army veteran who served as a combat engineer in Korea during the 1960s, received a new roof through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. For years, every rainfall filled him with anxiety due to persistent leaks in his 30-year-old roof.

Living on a fixed income, affording a new roof was out of reach, leaving him in a constant battle against the leaks. Thanks to Owens Corning’s Roof Deployment Project, which honors and assists U.S. veterans, Tony received a much-needed new roof, providing him with peace of mind and a safer home.

Pete, a U.S. Navy veteran, takes great pride in his home.

After repairing flood damage to the lower level of his bi-level home, he hoped to finally feel at ease again. Instead, new safety concerns emerged.

Pete discovered that his sliding door and attached deck—the home’s only secondary exit from the living area—were rotting and unsafe. Recognizing the risk, he turned to Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity’s Veterans Repair Program for help.

Habitat stepped in to replace the deteriorating sliding door and deck, restoring a safe exit and giving Pete peace of mind in his home once again.

Dolores, 81, has lived independently in her home for many years and treasures the comfort it provides—especially her sunroom. Over time, sun and rain damaged the carpeting, the sliding glass doors stopped working, and a cracked garage floor created a safety hazard.

Through Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity’s Aging in Place Program, volunteers repaired the sliding doors, replaced the carpet, and fixed the garage floor—allowing Dolores to safely move through her home and once again enjoy her favorite space.

Alan, 80, a disabled U.S. Navy veteran, served his country from 1959 to 1964. After decades in his home, his 30-year-old roof had reached the end of its life, leaving his home vulnerable to the elements.

Unable to afford a replacement on a fixed income, Alan and his daughter turned to Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity. Through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project and partnership support, Habitat helped provide a new roof—restoring safety, protecting the home, and giving Alan peace of mind as he continues to age in place.

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Our Home Repair Programs:

Critical Home Repair Program
Extensive interior or exterior work performed to address health and safety issues or code violations.

Veterans Repair Corps Program
Similar to our Critical Home Repair Program, with the added component of engaging local veterans.

Home Preservation Program
Exterior work that includes painting, patching, minor repair, landscaping, and replacement of exterior building materials for maintaining good/sound conditions.

Aging in Place Housing Plus Program
LGHFH will work alongside community partners to offer a holistic approach for applicants who are 65+ years of age. Both assessments work together to determine the scope of work and referrals for the homeowner.

Repairs Include:

Accessibility Modifications

Code Violations

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Eligibility Requirements:

Our Repair Program Sucess Stories:

Click on a homeowner's name below to read their repair program story.

Administrative Offices

Get Involved:

Donation Center | Retail Store

Stay Social!

Quick Links:

Our Home Repair Programs:

Critical Home Repair Program Extensive interior or exterior work performed to address health and safety issues or code violations.

Veterans Repair Corps Program Similar to our Critical Home Repair Program, with the added component of engaging local veterans.

Home Preservation Program ​​Exterior work that includes painting, patching, minor repair, landscaping, and replacement of exterior building materials for maintaining good/sound conditions.

Aging in Place Housing Plus Program LGHFH will work alongside community partners to offer a holistic approach for applicants who are 65+ years of age. Both assessments work together to determine the scope of work and referrals for the homeowner.

Repairs Include:

Accessibility Modifications

Code Violations

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Eligibility Requirements:

Our Repair Program Sucess Stories:

Click on a homeowner's name below to read their repair program story.

Administrative Offices

Get Involved:

Donation Center | Retail Store

Stay Social!

Quick Links:

Critical Home Repair Program
Extensive interior or exterior work performed to address health and safety issues or code violations.

Veterans Repair Corps Program
Similar to our Critical Home Repair Program, with the added component of engaging local veterans.

Home Preservation Program
Exterior work that includes painting, patching, minor repair, landscaping, and replacement of exterior building materials for maintaining good/sound conditions.

Aging in Place Housing Plus Program
LGHFH will work alongside community partners to offer a holistic approach for applicants who are 65+ years of age. Both assessments work together to determine the scope of work and referrals for the homeowner.