Critical Home Repair | Habitat For Humanity Of Summit County
Offers an exterior home repair program with a 0% interest loan repayment for eligible homeowners in order to live in safe and well-maintained homes. Qualifying projects include exterior ramps, windows, doors, siding, gutters, landscaping, and exterior painting.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
2301 Romig Road, Akron, OH 44320
Hours
Call or visit the office Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Applications are accepted year round, but projects are generally scheduled from April to October.
Application process
NOTE: Not accepting new applications until January 2026. Applications received until that date will be held for processing. Call or visit the administrative office or visit the website for more information or an application.
Fee
Requires a $50 down payment if approved for the program. The amount of the loan will include the final cost of the materials used in the repairs. There is a 10% discount for those that pay the loan back early.
Eligibility
- Serves low-income Summit County families who own single-family homes. Some ZIP code restrictions may apply. - Homeowner must occupy the home as their primary residence. - All property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and utilities must be paid and up-to-date. - If a mortgage on the home exists it must be current with the lender and not be in danger of foreclosure. - Homeowner's insurance must be current and paid to date. - Must agree to sweat equity requirements of eight (8) hours of sweat equity for every $1,000 estimated repair costs. - Income must be between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income guidelines.
Languages
None.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Agency info
Habitat For Humanity Of Summit County
Builds new construction homes for qualified low-income families and offers a home repair program to homeowners. New homes are sold to families on 30 year mortgages with no-interest. Operates a building supply resale store. Note: Does not provide temporary housing or emergency shelter.