Home Repair FAQ
Q. What happens after I submit my application?
A. After your application is submitted and verified to be complete, your income information will be verified to determine if you are eligible for the program. If you are eligible, you will be placed on the home repair waiting list. If you are found to be not eligible or your application is not complete, you will receive a letter from us with instructions.
Q. Do I have to own the home to be eligible?
A. Yes, you must own the home or have the same legal authority of a homeowner either by a recorded land contract, or recorded life estate.
Q. Can I get a home repair on a manufactured home?
A. Yes, unlike the home rehabilitation program we can do a home repair to a single or doublewide manufactured home.
Q. What if I am behind on my property taxes, does that make a difference?
A. Yes, you must be either current on your property taxes or be in an active and confirmed payment agreement issued by the Treasurer’s office.
Q. What types of work can I have done under a home repair program.
A. Under the home repair program we can only work on one area of concern. Such as a roof, plumbing, HVAC system, electrical, or safe egress to name a few.
Q. Can I choose what needs done?
A. Your input is valued, as this is your home and you know it better than anyone, however the Housing Specialist shall make the decision on which one area of concern can best assure a safe home for you and your family.
Q. I just had a home repair done a couple years ago, can I get back on the list for another one?
A. No, we have a five year waiting period between projects. The clock starts at the completion of the previous project. This measure is in place to allow us to serve as many eligible residents as possible.
Q. How Do I Get Started?
A. Click on the application below, print it out, complete it in it’s entirety and return it with proof of income and property ownership and six months of consecutive bank statements. Proof of income must be in the form of a current Social Security award letter, current annual pension report, and/or current check stubs for the past two consecutive months for all residents in the home over 18 years of age. Proof of property ownership is deed or a recorded land contract
Q. Why do you need my bank statements?
A. This is actually a requirement from our funder. HUD requires that we have copies of your bank statements for 6 consecutive months.
Failure to provide the proof of income, proof of ownership, bank statements and fully completed application will result in your application being placed in the inactive file. Your application will not be moved to the active list until your file is complete.
Please note, that completed applications can be dropped off in person and we can make copies of your documents for you. Our office is located at 205 South Market Street, McArthur, Ohio 45651
Click Here To Download and Print The Home Repair Application