Critical Home Repair

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Critical Home Repair (CHR) completes repairs impacting health, safety, accessibility and energy efficiency at a subsidized rate, allowing homeowners to remain in their homes and preserve York County’s dwindling affordable housing stock.

As of Thursday, September 4th, 2025, Home Repair applications are closed until further notice. Home repair applications will not be accepted, and applications submitted after September 4, 2025, will be returned to the applicant.

Habitat for Humanity continues to review the application process and will provide updates
as available.

For questions, please call the Critical Home Repair Hotline at 803-328-1728 x3 or email services@yorkcountyhabitat.org.

Basic Eligibility Guidelines

  • Reside in York County
  • Own or reside in the home in need of repairs for at least 3 years at the time of application
  • Earn no more than 60% of median income for the area
  • Veterans may earn up to 80% of median income for the area
    • If you are a veteran, you must have been honorably discharged
  • Be in good standing on mortgage and property tax payments
  • Agree to terms of partnership with Habitat for Humanity of York County, including:
    • Completion of at least 8 hours of mandatory sweat equity
    • Payment of applicable program fee

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As of Thursday, September 4th, 2025, Home Repair applications are closed until further notice. Home repair applications will not be accepted, and applications submitted after September 4, 2025, will be returned to the applicant.

For questions, please call the Critical Home Repair Hotline at 803-328-1728 x3 or email services@yorkcountyhabitat.org.

Application Steps

  1. 1 Submit a completed application
  2. 2 Home Assessment
  3. 3 House Assessment
  4. 4 Approval Letter
  5. 5 Repairs Scheduled
  6. 6 Program Year 2026 Deadline

Step 01

Submit a completed application

  1. Call the Critical Home Repair Hotline 803-328-1728 x3, email services@yorkcountyhabitat.org or stop by our office to obtain an application.
  2.  Applications must be turned in to Habitat of York County with all required and necessary documents.

Please note: As of Thursday, September 4th, 2025, Home Repair applications are closed until further notice.

Step 02

Home Assessment

A home assessment will be scheduled during the months of January or February each year for applicants who meet the qualification criteria.

  1. Home must be in York County; limited repair scope for mobile/manufactured homes
  2. Tax Assessment Building Value must be no more than $200,000
  3. All property taxes must be paid in full
  4. Income of homeowner(s) must fall at or below 60% of HUD median income to be approved.  (80% or below for veterans.)
  5. Find out where you fall on the HUD median income scale.

Step 03

House Assessment

A whole house assessment will be completed to determine if the repair request is feasible or critical.

Step 04

Approval Letter

An approval letter will be mailed to approved applicants which will indicate payment amounts and payment deadlines.

Step 05

Repairs Scheduled

Once the full payment for repairs has been received, the repair will be scheduled based upon volunteer capacity, funding availability and materials availability.

Step 06

Program Year 2026 Deadline

The application period for the 2026 Repair Program has passed.

As of Thursday, September 4th, 2025, Home Repair applications are closed until further notice.

questions

The typical time from submitting an application to completion of repairs is typically one year.

Repayment is made on a sliding scale determined by your income level and the total repair project cost. 

Critical Home Repair homeowners are required to complete a minimum of 8 sweat equity hours.  Homeowners are expected to complete sweat equity hours in keeping with their abilities.