Home Repair Program

Home Repair Program is sponsored by Okanogan County Community Action Council. Helps low-income homeowners in rural areas address health, safety, and durability issues.

Home Repair - Okanogan County Community Action Council Does your home need some repairs? Click here to download our Energy, Weatherization and Home Repair Assistance brochure. OCCAC works with low-income homeowners to address health, safety, and durability issues in rural areas.

Who qualifies as a low-income homeowner? To be eligible for the Home Repair Program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Ownership and Residence : The applicant must own and reside permanently in the single-family residential structure. Income Requirements : There are three ways to determine income eligibility.

You may qualify under any of the following income brackets per household. To qualify, the household’s income must be at or below the following: 200% of the Federal Poverty Level 80% of the Area Median Income 60% of the State Median Income To determine income eligibility, the annual gross household income includes: Earned income (income from any household member 18 years of age or older).

Income from other sources (DSHS, SSI, SSD, VA, unemployment or self-employment). Passive income (investments, stocks, rental properties, rent for tenants not part of the household). For more information, review the HRPG Income Limit Guidelines FY 24-25 (PDF) .

Priority Groups : Homeowners who are senior citizens, people living with disabilities, families with children five years old and younger, and veterans receive priority. Location : The property must be located in a rural, non-entitlement area. To determine if your address qualifies as an eligible residence, please visit Eligibility (usda.

gov) and use the “Property Eligibility” mapping tool to locate your address. If you cannot access the map, please get in touch with our Weatherization department at (509) 422-4041 and ask whether your address qualifies as an eligible rural residence. What types of home repairs qualify for this program?

Eligible repairs include: Improvements to ensure healthy living conditions for the occupants Improvements related to households experiencing disabilities Hazard remediation removal or abatement such as lead paint or asbestos Repair or replacement of major housing systems to ensure they are safe and functional include: Structural (such as foundation repairs or fixing sagging floors) Repair to infrastructure includes: To apply for the Home Repair Program, homeowners can contact Okanogan County Community Action Council by calling our Weatherization department at (509) 422-4041 .

The application process involves submitting the necessary documentation to demonstrate eligibility and the need for repairs. Funding availability and approval times may vary, so it’s a good idea to reach out to Okanogan County Community Action Council for guidance.