Home Repair Programs
Austin Housing has several home repair programs for income-eligible Austinites. These programs help with home repairs and modifications, with the goal of helping Austinites stay in their homes.
Home Repair Programs
Architectural barriers are physical elements of a home that can make it difficult to enter, leave, or move around. Eligible homeowners and renters can receive up to $20,000 for improvements. Learn more about the Architectural Barrier Removal Program.
GO REPAIR! addresses inadequate housing conditions to ensure safe, accessible homes for Austin residents. Low-income families needing help with essential repairs may qualify for grants up to $20,000 to address structural issues in their homes. Learn more about the GO REPAIR! Grant Program.
The Minor Home Repair Grant Program assists eligible homeowners with repairs that pose an immediate threat to the occupant's health and safety (life-threatening). The City will provide up to $7,500 in grant funds for home repairs. Learn more about the Minor Home Repair Grant Program.
The Plumbing Program assists eligible homeowners with plumbing repairs and water savings. Eligible repairs include: toilets, showers, plumbing, sinks, and faucets. The City will provide up to $15,000 in grant funds for home repairs. Learn more about the Plumbing Program.
The Home Rehabilitation Loan Program offers 0% interest loans up to $75,000 for necessary interior and exterior repairs. No monthly payments are required, and a lien will be placed on the home for up to 15 years for the loan amount. Learn more about the Home Rehabilitation Loan Program.
The Private Lateral Grant Program provides free replacement or repair of private sewer lateral lines to eligible Austin Water customers of single-family homes or duplexes whose household income is 100% or less than the area Median Family Income (MFI). Learn more about the Private Lateral Grant Program.
Architectural barriers are physical elements of a home that can make it difficult to enter, leave, or move around. Eligible homeowners and renters can receive up to $20,000 for improvements. Learn more about the Architectural Barrier Removal Program.
GO REPAIR! addresses inadequate housing conditions to ensure safe, accessible homes for Austin residents. Low-income families needing help with essential repairs may qualify for grants up to $20,000 to address structural issues in their homes. Learn more about the GO REPAIR! Grant Program.
The Minor Home Repair Grant Program assists eligible homeowners with repairs that pose an immediate threat to the occupant's health and safety (life-threatening). The City will provide up to $7,500 in grant funds for home repairs. Learn more about the Minor Home Repair Grant Program.
The Plumbing Program assists eligible homeowners with plumbing repairs and water savings. Eligible repairs include: toilets, showers, plumbing, sinks, and faucets. The City will provide up to $15,000 in grant funds for home repairs. Learn more about the Plumbing Program.
The Home Rehabilitation Loan Program offers 0% interest loans up to $75,000 for necessary interior and exterior repairs. No monthly payments are required, and a lien will be placed on the home for up to 15 years for the loan amount. Learn more about the Home Rehabilitation Loan Program.
The Private Lateral Grant Program provides free replacement or repair of private sewer lateral lines to eligible Austin Water customers of single-family homes or duplexes whose household income is 100% or less than the area Median Family Income (MFI). Learn more about the Private Lateral Grant Program.
Call 512-974-3100 or email hpdcs@austintexas.gov with questions. The City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.