Habitat for Humanity EBSV, Home Preservation Program
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Habitat for Humanity EBSV, Home Preservation Program in its San Jose, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley administers the City of San José-funded home repair program, providing free grants for critical health and safety repairs such as water heater replacement, minor plumbing, or electrical work. For larger projects, especially mobile homeowners, 0% interest 20-year forgivable loans are available. Habitat also runs volunteer-based repair days for painting, landscaping, and general upkeep.
Grant value typically $2,000-$8,000 for health-and-safety items; loan up to $75,000 for major work
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for San Jose, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of San José Home Repair Program Up to $75,000 (0% deferred loan, 20-year term)
- San José CalHome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Up to $100,000 (30-year deferred loan)
- Rebuilding Together SV, Critical Repair Program No-cost repairs (amount varies by project need)
- Rebuilding Together SV, Safe at Home Program No-cost minor repairs (varies by project)
Key Details
- Free repair grants for critical health-and-safety needs
- 20-year forgivable 0% loans for larger repairs
- Roofing, HVAC, flooring, ramps, plumbing covered
- City of San José funding, serves San José homeowners
- Income limits apply; contact Habitat for current availability
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).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- 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).
- 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: Rolling, contact for current availability
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Habitat for Humanity EBSV, Home Preservation Program in San Jose, CA?
The Grant Map record states: Repair grants (limited, health-and-safety only) or 0% 20-year forgivable loans. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Habitat for Humanity EBSV, Home Preservation Program in San Jose?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. 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 Habitat for Humanity EBSV, Home Preservation Program in San Jose, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 866-450-4432. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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