RePair
Thank you for your interest in the RePair program! Our staff is fully booked, and we are not currently accepting new projects.*
Interested in getting on our waiting list? Please email [email protected].
*We are still seeking applicants for larger-scale, Affordable Housing Program (AHP)-funded projects in rural areas.
Income eligible RePair projects
Households making under 80% area median income can qualify for short-term, 0% interest loans on critical home repairs. The program focuses on aging-in-place, accessibility, and code violation repairs under $7,500.
- Projects that require 100% of the work to be completed by a licensed electrician, plumber, or HVAC technician are not eligible.
We are not currently accepting applications for our standard income eligible RePair projects. See below if you qualify for AHP-funded repair work.
Market-rate RePair projects
Need help with a home improvement project?
Our RePair Program offers general handyman and contracting services for any homeowner in our service area, regardless of income.
We specialize in small repairs under $7,500, and all proceeds support Habitat’s mission.
We are not currently accepting applications for our standard market-rate RePair projects.
funding available for rural homeowners
Seeking rural homeowners
Habitat for Humanity La Crosse, in partnership with Couleecap, is offering Affordable Housing Program (AHP) funding for larger-scale home repair projects in rural communities. Funding covers critical home repairs, health and safety improvements, and accessibility upgrades. Income limits apply.
Who is this for?
- Homeowners in rural areas,
- Income-eligible households,
- Owner-occupied homes, and
- People with disabilities or accessibility needs
How it works:
- Typical project cost is around $25,000
- AHP grant covers up to $17,300 of the project cost
- The remaining balance is financed through Habitat as a 0% interest loan
