About the Home Repair Program
Our Home Repair Program partners with low-to-moderate income households to address critical repairs and safety concerns, ensuring homes remain safe and livable. We are proud to offer this service to eligible residents throughout Marquette County.
Homeowners can apply to the program for essential repairs, including plumbing, electrical work, roofing, window and door replacements, accessibility modifications, and furnace, boiler, or water heater replacements. Additional critical needs may also be addressed as determined through a home inspection.
However, the program does not cover detached garages, aesthetic improvements, non-critical repairs, or major structural work involving foundations, trusses, or joists.
All repairs are led by trained Habitat staff and subcontractors, with homeowners actively participating through encouraged sweat equity—investing their time into their home. Repair costs are determined based on household income, with those in the low-to-moderate range qualifying for free or reduced-cost services.
Through these projects, families are able to restore their homes to safe, healthy, and secure living conditions.
Qualifications and Application
Applicants must be Marquette County residents who have owned and occupied their home for at least six months and meet current income guidelines. Eligibility is determined by household size and total income from all members aged 18 and older. A completed application, along with all required documentation, must be submitted for consideration.
Once eligibility is verified, a home visit will be scheduled to assess repair needs. Following the assessment, applications may be withdrawn or denied if the scope of work is too extensive, if hazardous conditions are present, or if significant structural issues are identified. Homeowners will be notified in writing of any withdrawal or denial.
Applications are available to homeowners through any of the following:
- Fill out and submit online using this form.
- Call the office and request a physical copy mailed to your address.
- Stop by the office and pick up a physical copy.
- Print and email/mail to the office the Home Repairs Program Application.
