Critical Home Repair Program
The Critical Repair Program, also known as Habitat Helpers Program is an expansion of Skagit Habitat for Humanity’s mission of providing safe and affordable housing. While building homes remains the foundation of what we do, it has become increasingly apparent that there is a need for critical home repairs in Skagit County.
The Critical Home Repair Program focuses on primarily repair and/or rehab projects that will improve the quality of life for the homeowner and provide a safe, healthy place to live.
Our scope of work currently includes critical home repair projects, such as:
- Ramp for wheelchairs for home entry
- Wheelchair ramp repair
- Handrails for safety
- Exterior stair railing repair
- Front porch repair or replacement
- Replacement of porch posts
- Step replacement or repair
- Other accessibility improvements for home entry
The result is a more holistic approach that revitalizes the appearance of the neighborhood, encourages connections within the community, and promotes housing sustainability.
Requirements:
- Applicants must currently own and occupy the home for at least one year. The home must be built on a foundation.
- Applicants must live in Skagit County, Washington.
- Applicants must earn between 30% and 60% of the county’s gross median income. Please see the chart below to determine whether you meet this requirement.
- Applicants must be unable to afford the necessary home repairs or complete them due to age, disability, or circumstance.
- Applicants must be willing to partner with Skagit Habitat by participating in the project as they are able to.
Cost:
- Qualified homeowners are eligible for a no-interest loan from Skagit Habitat for Humanity for 10% of the total cost of the project, which may not exceed $5,000.
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Our Recent Home Repair Projects
Deck & Stairs Repair
Our volunteer-led Critical Repair Team recently completed a project for Denise, a Skagit County homeowner whose front steps had become unsafe due to rot and disrepair. Thanks to the support of this program, Denise now has safe, sturdy steps with handrails, allowing her to confidently and safely access her home.
Porch & Stairs Repair
Our volunteer-led Critical Repair Team recently completed a project for Amanda, a Skagit County homeowner whose porch had become unsafe due to deteriorating deck boards and a missing railing. The team replaced the damaged boards and added a sturdy new railing, ensuring Amanda can now safely access her home.
2025 Gross Income Limits HUD
| Percentage | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $78,120.00 | $89,280.00 | $100,441.12 | $111,600.00 |
| 80 | $61,250.00 | $70,000.00 | $78,750.88 | $87,500.00 |
| 70 | $53,606.00 | $61,264.00 | $68,922.77 | $76,580.00 |
| 60 | $45,948.00 | $52,512.00 | $59,076.66 | $65,640.00 |
| 50 | $38,290.00 | $43,760.00 | $45,100.00 | $54,700.00 |
| 40 | $30,632.00 | $35,008.00 | $36,080.00 | $43,760.00 |
| 30 | $22,974.00 | $26,256.00 | $27,060.00 | $32,820.00 |
| 20 | $15,316.00 | $17,504.00 | $18,040.00 | $21,880.00 |
| Percentage | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $120,528.00 | $129,456.00 | $138,383,89 | $147,311.89 |
| 80 | $94,500.00 | $101,500.00 | $108,499.91 | $115,499.91 |
| 70 | $82,706.40 | $88,832.80 | $94,959.12 | $101,085.52 |
| 60 | $70,891.20 | $76,142.40 | $81,393.53 | $86,644.73 |
| 50 | $59,076.00 | $63,452.00 | $67,827.95 | $72,203.95 |
| 40 | $47,260.80 | $50.761.60 | $54,262.36 | $57,763.16 |
| 30 | $35,445.60 | $38.071.20 | $40,696.77 | $43,322.37 |
| 20 | $23,630.40 | $25.380.80 | $27,131.18 | $28,881.58 |
Numbers represent Skagit County’s median gross income limits based on family size, according to the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). More information can be found here.
