Home Repair
Replacing, Repairing Heaters & Conserving Energy (RRHACE) Heater Program
RRHACE assists low-income Delaware homeowners that have nonfunctioning or inefficient heating units in repairing/replacing units, as necessary. The RRHACE program provides eligible low-income Delaware homeowners with a customized set of free services that match each household’s needs. Those services include:
Assessment & ServicesHeating equipment is professionally assessed, and equipment is repaired or replaced as needed.
Assessment & ServicesHouseholds receiving heater repair/replacement assistance are eligible to receive a Healthy Home Assessment to identify potential and existing health hazards.
16 ServicesHomeowners may also be eligible to receive Energy Education to help implement energy-saving methods that can help reduce energy bills.
How Do I Qualify?
To Pre-Qualify for Assistance
- Own and reside in the home for a minimum of 1 year.
- Be current on property taxes for both County and City (if applicable).
- Meet Income qualifications (200% of poverty).
- Once clients are pre-qualified, they will need to submit additional documents to further qualify for the program.
Home Repair Program
The Home Repair Program (HRP) provides health and safety home repairs to qualified Delaware homeowners in Kent and Sussex County through several different funders. Since 1991, HRP has helped thousands of families make their homes warmer, safer, and drier.
How Do I Qualify?
Homeowner
- Must only own 1 property and it be the only residence and currently reside in the home for a minimum of 1 year
- Be current on property taxes or have a payment plan in place with at least 2 consecutive payments
- Other restrictions may apply
Meet Income Guidelines
Gross Income
- 50% or below HUD AMI (determined by county of residence and the number of household members)
Documentation will be requested of all Clients for qualification. Qualification is dependent upon a pre-qualified phone intake, requested documentation receipt and review, and Home Assessment.
City of Dover Community Development Block Grant
Emergency Home Repair
The City of Dover has selected MHDC to administer their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs of Emergency Home Repair and Housing Rehabilitation Grants. The City of Dover Home Repair Program addresses emergency conditions threatening the safety of qualified Dover, Delaware owner-occupants and household members. The City of Dover HRP provides qualified emergency home repairs to qualified homeowners. The City of Dover Housing Rehabilitation program addresses more robust housing needs.
How Do I Qualify?
Homeowner
- Must only own 1 property and it be the only residence and currently reside in the home for a minimum of 3 years
- Be current on property taxes or have a payment plan in place with at least 2 consecutive payments
Meet Income Guidelines – Gross Income
- 80% or below HUD AMI (determined by county of residence and the number of household members)
Documentation will be requested of all Clients for qualification. Qualification is dependent upon a pre-qualified phone intake, requested documentation receipt and review, and Home Assessment.
Qualifying Repairs
Housing conditions must be immediate health or safety threat in habitual living spaces only, for example:
- Heating system
- Plumbing repairs
- Electrical repairs
- Roof repair/replacement
- Major structural repairs
- Urgent accessibility modifications with Physician approval – grab bars, tub cut outs, ramps, etc.
- Other restrictions may apply