Rebuilding Together SV, Safe at Home Program
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Rebuilding Together SV, Safe at Home 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.
The Safe at Home program addresses home repair and maintenance issues that present a safety risk or limit access within the home. A qualified staff member performs an onsite needs assessment to identify repair tasks, then volunteers complete work on a monthly schedule. This program is ideal for seniors and people with disabilities who need grab bars, ramps, or minor hazard corrections.
Minor repair and accessibility projects typically valued at $500-$3,000
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)
- Habitat for Humanity EBSV, Home Preservation Program Repair grants (limited, health-and-safety only) or 0% 20-year forgivable loans
Key Details
- Free monthly minor home repair events
- Focus on safety hazards and accessibility modifications
- Serving San José and Santa Clara County
- Income limit: 80% Area Median Income
- Applications accepted year-round
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).
- 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, 4th Thursday of each month
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Rebuilding Together SV, Safe at Home 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 Rebuilding Together SV, Safe at Home Program in San Jose, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 408-578-9519. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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