Critical
Home
Repair
Safe, Independent and At Home
Helping Families Stay
Not every family needs a new home. Many simply need help preserving the one they already have.
Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan's Critical Home Repair Program helps low-income homeowners address essential repairs that improve safety, accessibility, and quality of life.
Whether it's replacing a failing roof, building a wheelchair ramp, repairing unsafe flooring, or correcting structural issues, our goal is simple: help families remain safely and independently in their homes.
Each year, we serve more than 65 families across Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda, and Presque Isle counties through home preservation and repair projects. Because everyone deserves a safe place to call home.
How We Help
Accessibility modifications
Flooring repairs
Exterior repairs and weatherization
Water heater and furnace replacement
Roofing replacement
Aging-in-place modifications
Porch and stair repairs
Health and safety hazard remediation
Projects are prioritized based on need, available funding, and program requirements.
Why Critical Home Repair Matters
For many homeowners, especially seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and families living on fixed incomes, a necessary repair can quickly become financially overwhelming.
A broken furnace, unsafe steps, damaged roof, or inaccessible entrance can threaten a person's ability to remain in their home.
Critical Home Repair helps preserve affordable housing, improve neighborhood stability, and allow residents to remain connected to the communities they love.​
Often, a single repair can mean the difference between independence and displacement.
Who May Qualify
Applicants must generally meet the following requirements:
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Home must be owner-occupied (rental properties are not eligible)
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Mortgage and property taxes must be current Applicant must demonstrate financial and/or physical need
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​Family must intend to remain in the home long-term
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All requested documentation must be provided
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Homeowners must agree to program requirements and project scope prior to work beginning
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Certain projects may require a loan, lien, or other funding agreement
Additional eligibility requirements may apply depending on the funding source and project type.
Application Process
Step 1
Complete and submit a Critical Home Repair application.
Step 2
Habitat NEMI will review your application and determine preliminary eligibility.
Step 3
A home assessment may be conducted to evaluate repair needs and project scope.
Step 4
Approved projects are scheduled based on funding availability, urgency, and program capacity.
