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Home Repairs - Winchester, Aging in Place & Veterans Build, Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity

443 Millwood Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601

Eligibility

The homeowner or someone in the household is 60 years of age or older Willing to go through the Aging in Place screening interview with Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity City of Winchester, Clarke, Frederick, or Shenandoah County resident Does not exceed the maximum income limit Able to provide proof of income Own the house and the land where the house is located Current on the mortgage (if applicable) and real estate taxes Have the ability to pay based on a sliding scale (grant/loan funding may be available depending on income and veteran status) Willing to partner with Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity

Hours

9am to 5pm from Monday through Friday

Languages

Spanish

Application process

This is NOT an emergency repair program; the application process and completion of repairs can take an undefined amount of time and is dependent on funding. INQUIRY Call, email, visit our website, or stop by the BRHFH Office to request an Information packet and Inquiry Form.

Service area

Winchester, VA Clarke, VA Frederick, VA Shenandoah, VA
Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity is offering older adults (60+) and Veterans the opportunity to apply for critical home repairs or accessibility modifications. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to age with dignity in their own home and community. The Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place (AIP) program makes accessibility, safety, energy efficiency and home improvements for seniors living in the City of Winchester and the counties of Frederick, Clarke and Shenandoah. Examples of repairs for Aging in Place include: Installation of handrails and portable aluminum ramps Fitting bathrooms with accessible fixtures Minor electrical, heating, plumbing and roof repairs Porch repairs Weatherization

Providing organization

Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity
Builds houses to help disadvantaged, low income families from sub-standard housing, who are willing to help build their own home as well as other homes.Providing critical home repairs to local homeowners, and organizing community outreach projects. Operating the Winchester ReStore, a home improvement outlet center that sells new and used building supplies, furniture, and home decor at discount prices. Funds generated help to build and repair homes.