Program
NeighborWorks local nonprofits
Local nonprofits in this network help with home repairs and rehabilitation for lower-income owners.
What it can pay for
- ramps
- grab bars
- wider doors
- stair lift
- roof
- electrical
- plumbing
- Official name
- NeighborWorks America (local member nonprofits — repair grants and rehab loans)
- Where
- Nationwide
- Status
- Program running
- About the amount
- No national cap — varies by local member: NW Boise grant $15,000-$22,000 (funded by FHLB Des Moines, currently active); NHS Baltimore loans up to $20,000 (Rapid Rehab, no income limit) or $30,000 (Rehab Loan, ≤80% AMI); NHS Chicago's forgivable repair grant reached $60,000 with a 3-year recapture but is now closed.
- Housing rules
- Owner-occupied primary residence; NW Boise also requires the home be attached to a permanent foundation, likely excluding unanchored mobile homes.
- How long it takes
- NHS Baltimore's Rapid Rehab loan can fund in as little as 30 days; other programs and waitlists can run much longer.
- How to apply
- Use the Network Directory to find the member organization nearest you by address, state, or ZIP; many require a housing-counseling session before applying for repair help.
- Official source
- neighborworks.org
- Last checked
- September 28, 2026