Common question

Who picks the contractor?

It depends on the program. Some county programs inspect the house and bid the job out themselves. With HISA you send an itemized estimate with the application. Ask before you sign anything.

Checked facts on this

• Southwest Georgia program sends an OT first, then contractors install the changesNew program, checked Nov 12
• Escambia County's home repair program is closed except sewer hookupsLocal office, checked Nov 12
• Santa Rosa County's home repair programs both have a waitlistLocal office, checked Nov 12
• Storm-season scams: check the contractor's license before you hireWatch out, checked Nov 12

Programs to look at

• City or county home-repair programYour city or county uses federal housing money to fix up homes of lower-income owners.
• VA job-training program home grantA VA home-adaptation grant for veterans in VA's vocational rehabilitation program.
• Illinois in-home care (Community Care Program)An Illinois program that pays for in-home help so older adults can stay out of a nursing home.