Minor Home Repair Grant Program
City of Austin, Neighborhood Housing & Community Development (NHCD)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Minor Home Repair Grant Program in its Austin, TX research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The Minor Home Repair Grant addresses dangerous conditions, leaking gas pipes, faulty electrical, decaying roofs, collapsing floors, that pose an immediate threat to occupant health and safety. Administered by nonprofit partners including Austin Area Urban League, Meals on Wheels, and Rebuilding Together Austin. No repayment required.
Grant covers verified health-and-safety repairs up to $7,500.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Austin, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- GO REPAIR! Grant Program Up to $20,000
- Architectural Barrier Removal Program Up to $20,000
- Home Rehabilitation / Reconstruction Loan Program Up to $75,000 rehab / $350,000 reconstruction
- Plumbing Program (NHCD) Up to $15,000
Key Details
- Grant, no repayment required
- Must own and occupy home within Austin full-purpose city limits
- Household income ≤ 80% MFI (1-person: $72,950 | 4-person: $104,200)
- Focuses on immediate health and safety hazards only
- Partners: Austin Area Urban League (512-478-7176), Meals on Wheels (512-476-6325), Rebuilding Together (512-993-8230)
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 512-974-3100
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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).
- 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: Rolling
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Minor Home Repair Grant Program in Austin, TX?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $7,500. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Minor Home Repair Grant Program in Austin?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Minor Home Repair Grant Program in Austin, TX?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Austin, Neighborhood Housing & Community Development (NHCD); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 512-974-3100. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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