Homeowner Assistance
All repairs completed are free for homeowners who are selected for our programs.
Rebuilding Together Portland has two programs to help low-income homeowners:
The Rebuilding Day program. On a mutually agreed upon day, companies and their employee volunteers both skilled and general, complete repairs such as carpentry, minor electrical, painting, debris removal, safety and ADA modification/installation, and more!
The Safe and Healthy Home Repair (SHHRP) program is year-round and helps homeowners with small, preventative maintenance repairs on their homes.
Rebuilding Together Portland is a home repair organization that brings volunteers, materials, financial resources, and logistical expertise together in an effort to serve low-income homeowners that are elderly, have a disability, families with children, and veterans throughout the City of Portland; allowing them to live in a safe, secure, and independent environment.
Eligibility requirements
Applicant must own and live in the property where repair work would be done.
Applicant is either financially and/or physically unable to complete the repairs.
Applicant must be able to verify income.
Applicant mortgage is current or paid off.
The property is located in the City of Portland.
Rebuilding Together Portland cannot work on homes that are:
Rental properties
Duplexes
Household income above 80% Median Family Income
Houses that are subject to foreclosure actions or to actions to enforce liens
The Process
The homeowner application process is thorough and includes the submission of an application by the homeowner, verification of income, and an in-home interview.
Complete and submit homeowner application.
Safe and healthy home repair assessment conducted via telephone. Determines if we can help homeowner and next steps.
If SHHRP candidate, then a handyman schedules an appointment to make minor, critical safety repairs.
If Rebuilding Day candidate, an in-person visit is scheduled.
If good match with Rebuilding Day program is determined after in-person visit, we’ll work to identify an appropriate volunteer team and resources to make the critical repairs.
Due to weather, volunteer availability, and unforeseen problems that may arise, work that is planned to be done is tentative. These factors may affect the actual work that is able to be completed. The House Captain (or project leader) will determine what work can and cannot be done by their team on the work day.