Utah Emergency Home Repair / Community Action
Utah Community Action / Local Nonprofits
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Utah Emergency Home Repair / Community Action in its Salt Lake City, UT research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Utah Community Action and local nonprofits in the Salt Lake area provide emergency home repair assistance to prevent displacement from habitability emergencies. Eligible situations include non-functioning heating systems (critical in Utah winters), burst pipes, major roof leaks, and other urgent threats to health and safety. Call 2-1-1 for referrals to current providers.
Emergency grants or assistance typically $500-$5,000 depending on nature and scope. Not for non-urgent or cosmetic work.
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 Salt Lake City, UT, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Salt Lake City CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Up to $50,000 for very low income (≤50% AMI); loans for higher income tiers
- Salt Lake City Minor Repairs Program Up to $1,500
- Salt Lake County CDBG / HOME Housing Rehabilitation Varies by project and income; funded through CDBG and HOME
- Habitat for Humanity Greater SLC, Critical Home Repair (CHiRP) Up to $20,000 in grant funding
Key Details
- For emergency habitability situations: HVAC failure, burst pipes, major roof leaks
- Call 2-1-1 for referrals to current SLC emergency repair providers
- Income-qualified; documentation of emergency required
- Not for non-urgent or cosmetic repairs
- Utah Community Action: 801-214-3109
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.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- 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: Emergency basis only
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Utah Emergency Home Repair / Community Action in Salt Lake City?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Utah Emergency Home Repair / Community Action in Salt Lake City, UT?
Confirm the application route directly with Utah Community Action / Local Nonprofits; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 211. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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