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A BRUSH WITH KINDNESS | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - DUBUQUE/JACKSON COUNTIES

Offers exterior home repairs to homeowners that meet income guidelines, who are unable to make the repairs on their own. Homeowners pay for materials and Habitat volunteers assist with minor improvements like painting, landscaping, exterior door replacements, and accessibility improvements.

Physical Address

900 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA 52001

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;

Application process

Fill out an application

Fee

Cost of the materials

Required documents

Last three (3) months of checking and savings accounts statements, name, mailing address and telephone number of current employer, most recent tax return, proof of child support and/or public assistance (SSI, Social Security, Food Stamps, etc), if you receive them, proof of home ownership (this may include the Deed of Trust or your most recent property tax receipt), proof of current homeowner's insurance

Eligibility

Must own and occupy a home that needs and could benefit from short-term exterior improvements, meet the income guidelines (80% or less of the area median income), must have homeowner's insurance and be current on mortgage payments

Languages

English

Service area

Jackson County, Iowa Dubuque County, Iowa

Agency info

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - DUBUQUE/JACKSON COUNTIES

Offers to build and rehabilitates homes with the help of homeowner/partner.