Housing Repair Program

As part of the Town’s CDBG Grant funding and the communal initiative to support safe and long-lasting housing, The Town of Christiansburg is receiving applications for Home Repairs within the Town limits. Priority shall be given to those homes that are located within the target areas identified within the CDBG Consolidated Plan approved by Town Council. Click here to see if your home is in a prioritized area.

The budget for the total material cost on the entire project will be based on need and available funding.

Eligibility

You must own the home in need of repair
You must occupy the home as your primary residence, and you must be the property title holder. (Primary residency is defined as inhabitation the residence for more than 6 months of the year.)
Homeowner(s) must either be a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident of the U.S.
You cannot own multiple real estate properties.
You (or a member of your household) must have a need that makes the requested repairs necessary (supporting documents must be provided).
Combined household income must be less than 80% of the Area Median Income
Eligible properties are single family residences and manufacture homes.
- Multi-family dwellings, homes used as rental units, boats, and recreational vehicles are not eligible
Homeowners must be current with the following:
- Mortgage loan payment (if homeowner is still making payments)
- Homeowner’s insurance coverage
- Property taxes
- HOA dues (if applicable)

Eligible Repairs

Exterior	Interior
Siding and trim repair and replacement; replacing wood members	Installation or repairs of mechanical, plumbing, or electrical components and/or services
Exterior scraping, caulking and painting	Floor and wall repair/replacement
Replace wood damaged by termites and dry rot, including sill frames, etc.	Supporting existing structural members
Window repair or replacement (new screen, glass, glazing)	Bathroom grab bars; installation of accessible bathroom components (bathtub, toilet, vanity, sinks, etc.)
Gutter replacement/repair	Caulking and foaming cracks and gaps at the doors and windows
Porch, deck, or wheelchair ramp construction	Ceiling repairs
Repair or replacement of porch, stairs, or ramp	Venting issues for kitchen and bathroom
Minor drainage issues	Insulating openings, attics, crawlspaces, etc. to eliminate heat loss
Door repairs or replacements for house	Weather-stripping at doors
Weather-stripping at doors	Insulating pipes and duct work; wrapping water heaters
Caulking and foaming cracks and gaps at the doors and windows	Where applicable, applying insulation in walls
Adding or replacing door seals
Supporting existing structural members
Other ADA accessibility exterior projects such as a new handicap ramp

Excluded Repairs

Foundation repairs
Cosmetic or decorative repairs/modifications
Construction or demolition of rooms and additions
Remodeling improvements not related to health, safety, or accessibility needs
Repairs on properties that are uninhabitable
Repairs on properties with open permits
Repairs on properties with unpermitted or illegal additions
Repairs on properties undergoing current construction, renovation, or remodeling
Repairs on properties that the Subrecipient deems unsafe for staff, volunteers, or contracted professionals
Homes that are under an Unsafe violation, including uninhabitable and/or extensive damages over the program limit

Click here for a full list of guidelines.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the NRV Habitat For Humanity website here and click the Home Repair page.