Habitat for Humanity of Summit County Home Repair
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County
About This Program
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County provides critical home repairs including roof replacement, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and accessibility modifications. Income must be 30-80% AMI. Applications for 2026 are closed; reopens November 2026.
Repair value varies by project scope; no cash grant to homeowner
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Akron, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Akron Home Repair Program Up to $25,000
- Lead Safe Akron Program Up to $20,000
- City of Akron Minor Home Repair (COAMHR) Up to $10,000
- AMHA Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Ongoing rental/mortgage subsidy
Key Details
- Covers roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, gutters, accessibility
- Income must be 30-80% of Summit County AMI
- Property taxes and mortgage must be current
- 2026 applications closed, reopens November 1, 2026
- Projects completed April through November
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications reopen November 1, 2026 for 2027 service
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