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Minor repairs inside home, minor modifications for those within Omaha city limits. (Anything not structural)

Services may include:
-- Installing handrails, door locks, and wide-range viewers
-- Building wheelchair ramps (depends on slope and grade of property, property lines)
-- Minor plumbing repairs - no electrical services
-- Installing window locks
-- Repairing screen and storm windows and doors
-- Interior painting in winter or during bad weather
-- Minor weather stripping and caulking
-- Changing furnace filter, if filter provided
-- Minor plaster or drywall repair
-- Installing smoke detectors
-- Stairway repair

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Home Rehabilitation Programs

Repairs and rehabilitates owner-occupied homes of low-income elderly, disabled, and families with children on a sliding fee scale to the homeowner. Handicap ramps may be built as part of this program as well. Work is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material, and money. All able-bodied residents of the home are expected to assist in making repairs.

*Note that the following services are not provided: roofs, foundations, siding, furnaces, lead remediation, chimneys, or work on mobile homes (other than wheelchair ramps, which may be built for mobile homes).

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Helps owner-investors with single family properties (1-4 units) east of 72nd Street make necessary repairs to their homes and ultimately aid in the revitalization of neighborhoods and communities. Rehabilitated properties are to be rented to low to moderate income persons.

If determined eligible, a construction specialist will schedule an initial property visit and determine the types of modifications and improvements that can be performed at the property.

Eligible property rehabilitation activities are limited to those necessary to correct substandard conditions, to make essential improvements, and to repair major systems in danger of failure. Major systems include such items as roofs, ceilings, walls, floors, foundations, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and electrical systems.
Assists low income individuals with a range of needs including mobility equipment, vehicle modifications, ramps and minor house modifications for accessibility, medical equipment and prostheses.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Housing preservation in Cheyenne, Deuel, Garden, and Kimball Counties to bring owner-occupied homes up to code. May provide repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating, structural, and thermal systems. Some cosmetic projects are allowed with the grant.

Offers healthcare services for seniors, which includes:

-- Health assessment.

-- Medication management.

-- Individual, Group, and Family therapy.

-- Fall prevention.

-- Home modifications.

-- Health and wellness training.

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Fall Prevention Programs
Medication Information/Management
Case/Care Management
Geriatric Assessment
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Rehabilitates the houses of low-income homeowners (particularly the elderly, disabled, and families with children) so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. All work is provided free of charge to the homeowner. Referrals come from health and human service agencies, community and faith-based organizations, service groups, case managers, and individuals. The homeowners, if physically able, work with the volunteers in the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor. Home assessments determine a home's eligibility based on national and local criteria.

Repairs vary from painting and trash removal to minor repairs such as electrical or plumbing work. Smoke detectors and new locks may be installed. Home modifications and accessibility needs given priority. The repairs must be able to be completed in one day; no major structural repairs and no tree removal.

Yard cleanup is offered by a group of volunteers, a couple of times throughout the summer months (will NOT help with tree removals, tree limbs/branches removals from dead or dying trees, mowing yards or snow removal).

Volunteer Opportunities are available as Rebuilding Together relies on donations of time, money, material and volunteers both skilled and unskilled to help with repairs.

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs
Offers various programs to help with financing and mortgage payment assistance. Families and individuals have the opportunity to buy, build, repair, or own safe and affordable homes located in rural America.

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Government Subsidized Private Rental Housing Listings
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Housing Development
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing

Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, equipment repair, barrier removal consultations and grants, peer mentoring, and disability awareness training. Personal assistant referral and management program.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Information
Specialized Information and Referral
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Disease/Disability Registries

Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies.

Products include:

-- Mobility aids

-- Breast pumps and accessories

-- Bandages and wound care

-- Medical instruments

-- Orthopedic products

-- Aids for daily living

-- Ostomy products

-- Hosiery and medical legwear

-- Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories

-- Hospital beds and accessories

-- Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats)

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Medical Equipment/Supplies
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment
Owner Occupied Housing Rehab Loan Program offers loans to homeowners within the corporate limits of the City of Davenport for the correction of existing and potential Housing Code violations.

The program does not perform work on basements or foundations. Household must meet income, assets and properties limits set by HUD. A mortgage and promissory note secures all eligible and approved loans.

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants

Direct/Deferred Payment Loan provides assistance for low and moderate-income homeowners located in low/moderate income areas. Provides direct loans at 0% interest with moderate monthly payments. If unable to get a direct loan, deferred payment loans are available at 0% interest with monthly payments deferred for two years.

Emergency Repair Loan is a 0% interest deferred payment loan, with no payments as long as the borrower keeps ownership of and lives on the property, for emergency repairs (replacement of furnaces, water heaters, dangerous wiring, etc.) to very low income home-owners citywide. Income cannot exceed 50% of Lincoln median income.

First Home Program provides assistance for low and moderate income first-time home buyers citywide who have not owned a home for 3 years. Some exceptions may apply. Must complete Home buyer Training offered by NeighborWorks Lincoln. Deferred loan assistance is available for gap financing and housing rehabilitation. Annual income cannot exceed 80% of Lincoln median income.

Offers various programs to help with financing and mortgage payment assistance. Families and individuals have the opportunity to buy, build, repair, or own safe and affordable homes located in rural America.

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Government Subsidized Private Rental Housing Listings
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Housing Development
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing
A program that helps homeowners with limited resources complete necessary home improvements. Program will provide qualified homeowners with the materials and labor needed to repair their homes. Sweat Equity hours are asked of the home owners when repairs are being made. A one-time service fee will be assessed, and some repayment is required for major repair projects.

Income Guidelines for Residents of Linn County (Varies annually; call for current guidleines)
Family Size Minimum Income (30%) Maximum Income (80%)
1 $18,800 $50,050
2 $21,450 $57,200
3 $24,150 $64,350
4 $27,750 $71,500
5 $31,040 $77,250
6 $37,190 $82,950
7 $40,120 $88,700
8 $46,630 $94,400

Income Guidelines for Residents of Benton County (Varies annually; call for current guidleines)
Family Size Minimum Income (30%) Maximum Income (80%)
1 $18,900 $50,400
2 $21,600 $57,600
3 $24,300 $64,800
4 $27,750 $72,000
5 $32,470 $77,800
6 $37,190 $83,550
7 $41,910 $89,300
8 $46,630 $95,050
Provides unique lending programs and other services to facilitate targeted neighborhood revitalization in Polk County and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, through partnerships with residents, governments, community-based organizations and the business community.

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
Housing Counseling
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Provides financial assistance to owner-occupants city-wide for home rehabilitation like electrical hazards, plumbing sanitation or leak issues, faulty heating/roofing items (does not include help with mobile homes).

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
City Government Departments/Offices

Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies.

Products include:

-- Mobility aids

-- Breast pumps and accessories

-- Bandages and wound care

-- Medical instruments

-- Orthopedic products

-- Aids for daily living

-- Ostomy products

-- Hosiery and medical legwear

-- Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories

-- Hospital beds and accessories

-- Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats)

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Medical Equipment/Supplies
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment

Assistance with home purchase down payments, closing cost payment, purchase, rehabilitation and resell of homes, and new construction.

NeighborWorks is also a packager for USDA-D home loans.

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants
Home repair and modification assistance. Program provides necessary repairs to homes such as leaky roofs, plumbing issues, electrical problems, handicapped accessible bathrooms and ramps.

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
The Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund will assist individuals, community organizations, non-profit and for-profit developers in rehabilitation, repair, and creation of projects that improve the condition of, or contribute to the development of both rental and owner occupied affordable housing in the four county region. Additional assistance will be available for first-time homebuyers for down payment, closing costs and, if necessary, rehabilitation in conjunction with home purchase. Priority will be given to projects addressing repair and rehab issues in aging housing that benefit low income level residents. (i.e. plumbing, electrical, roofing, structural, energy efficiency, lead paint issues and handicap accessibility). The Board will consider both owner-occupied and rental properties, with loan details varying depending on the applicant’s situation, as detailed in the program guidelines.
Safety repairs and modifications to allow home owning seniors to safely remain in their residence. Applications are taken for those over 60 who are low income. Funding for large or cosmetic repairs is not available. Applicants may qualify for furnace repair or replacement if needed through other funding.
Provides grants for home improvements such as roofing, deck repair, window replacement, sidewalk repair, handrails, and handicap accessible ramps.

Offers home maintenance repairs for elderly homeowners. Including, but not limited to snow removal, lawn mowing, small home repairs, roof repairs, carpentry/electrical/plumbing projects and wheel chair ramps.

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Residential Snow Shoveling
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies.

Products include:

-- Mobility aids

-- Breast pumps and accessories

-- Bandages and wound care

-- Medical instruments

-- Orthopedic products

-- Aids for daily living

-- Ostomy products

-- Hosiery and medical legwear

-- Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories

-- Hospital beds and accessories

-- Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats)

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Medical Equipment/Supplies
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment
Grant program to identify and make minor repairs up to $5,000 that increase the energy efficiency and provide healthy home improvements to homes for low/moderate income households living east of 72nd Street in Omaha.

Energy Conservation modifications and improvements may include:
-- Install/replace storm windows and storm doors
-- Limited attic and rim joist insulation
-- Water heater insulation
-- Minor weatherization
-- Seal HVAC duct seams
-- LED light bulbs
-- Replace thermostats

Healthy Homes modifications and improvements may include:
-- Install/replace dryer ducts and vents
-- Install/repair handrails and guards
-- Limited mold remediation/prevention
-- Limited flooring and subfloor replacement in kitchens and bathrooms
-- Limited drywall/plaster repair
-- Repair wooden stairs
-- Repair insect screens
-- Provide CO/smoke detectors and fire extinguishers
-- Minor security improvements
-- Provide HVAC filters
-- Minor accessibility improvements
-- NO AC Repair

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Smoke Alarms
Weatherization Programs
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services