Habitat for Humanity of Williamson-Maury (HFHWM), is now offering a Critical Home Repair Program for local homeowners, in addition to its homeownership program for families wanting to purchase a new home with an affordable mortgage.
Critical home repair means that the property must have at least one critical need. Examples include unsafe roof or floor, lack of heat, electrical and plumbing hazards, foundation issues, floor and wall replacement, ramps or accessibility needs, and/or interior/exterior work needed to maintain home.
Homeowners must reside in a single-family detached home and must have occupied the home for at least three years. This program is only for residents of Williamson or Maury Counties.
Applications are available on the HFHWM website www.hfhwm.org or at the HFHWM administration office at 511 West Meade Blvd. All applications and required documentation MUST be turned in via mail or in person to the HFHWM admin office by Friday, October 14, 2016.
“We receive phone calls daily from families in need of critical repair services,” explains HFHWM Director of Family Services Wayne Weaver. “I have witnessed many families that live without heat or air conditioning, with leaking roofs, or with the need for a wheelchair ramp. My hope is that community organizations will see and support the need by partnering with us from a financial and volunteer perspective.”
For additional information or to get involved as a sponsor or volunteer for the Critical Repair Program, please contact Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury at 615-690-8090 or visit www.hfhwm.org.
About Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury
For 22 years, Habitat for Humanity of Williamson and Maury Counties (HFHWM) has partnered with local churches, businesses, foundations, and the public sector to provide 204 Williamson and Maury County families with the opportunity to purchase their own homes. Home construction and neighborhood development is funded through tax-deductible financial contributions and in-kind donations from local businesses, churches, civic organizations, and individuals, as well as through profits generated from the affiliate’s ReStore. These contributions, along with the labor of sponsor employees, church members, high school students, and other volunteers, enable HFHWM to build and sell homes to families who qualify.
After a thorough qualification process, applicants are selected based on three criteria: the need for housing, the ability to pay the mortgage, and the willingness to partner. HFHWM partner families must earn at least 200 hours of “sweat equity” by completing a homebuyer’s education program and working on their home and the homes of others. HFHWM sells the homes at no profit and provides a zero-interest mortgage loan, which make payments affordable. For more information about our homeownership program, volunteering, or sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.hfhwm.org.
Photo above courtesy of Habitat for Humanity International/Ezra Millstein
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