Home Repair Resources
Philadelphia Housing Development Corp.
Services are available for low-income Philadelphians
Weatherization Program – provides free weatherization and energy-efficiency improvements to owner-occupied homes. Services include air-sealing measures; window and door repair or replacement: wrapping hot water-heaters, heating pipes and ducts; sealing basement openings, crawlspaces and chase ways; insulating and air-sealing of roof area; repair and efficiency modifications to central heating systems. Call 215.609.1076
Basic Systems Repair Program - for homeowners only – Repairs include: Electrical;plumbing; Roof (leak must be causing severe damage); Walls/dangerous structural problems. Call 215.448.2160
Adaptive Modification Program - Only provides individuals with permanent disabilities free adaptations to their household for easier access and mobility. Modifications such as stairway elevators, installations of first-floor bathrooms, railings, widened doorways, and accessible kitchens are on the list of improvements. All ages apply. Call 215.448.2160
Heater Hotline - Provides eligible single-family homeowners with free repairs on all types of heating systems. Call 215.609.1443
1234 Market St.,
20th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-448-3000
West Philly Tool Library (WPTL)
The West Philly Tool Library loans community members tools to complete home repairs independently.
1314 South 47th Street,Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-833-3190
Philadelphia Center for Independent Living—Liberty Resources
Home Modification Program - Provides adaptations to homes of disabled individuals. Free services to physically disabled, low income Philadelphians.
714 Market StreetSuite 100
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.634.2000
TDD: 215.634.6630
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is a nonprofit who provides home repairs in several areas of the city to low-income homeowners. Call to see what areas that are currently serving. They are mostly limited to North and West Philadelphia.
Homeownership Program - Habitat homes are affordable due to zero-interest mortgages, volunteer labor and community support. The selection process, building of the home, and sweat equity can take up to 24 months.
Weatherization and Home Repair (WHRP) - Expands on Habitat’s homeownership program to provide critical home repair, weatherization and façade improvement services to low-income homeowners in Philadelphia.
Re-Store - Second-hand retail outlet open to the public to shop for quality donated home furnishings, furniture, and building supplies at a fraction of the original cost, with all revenue going directly back into Habitat Repair Programs for low-income households.
1829 North 19th Street Philadelphia, PA 19121215.765.6000
Inglis House
Provides home repairs and modifications to help seniors age in place. Repairs are only available for those who live or work in 19104, 19121, 19131, 19132, and 19139 zip codes. The Inglis House also provides Aging in place repairs or homeowner 62+.
https://www.inglis.org/
2600 Belmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
412-885-6794
American Red Cross in Southeast Pennsylvania
The American Red Cross in Southeast Pennsylvania provides food and shelter to families if they have been affected by a fire.
https://www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/southeastern-pennsylvania.html
2221 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-299-4000
Lead and Healthy Homes Program
• Free in-home environmental visit
• Homes with chipping or peeling paint
• Especially with women who are pregnant, children under 7 years, or those with asthma
Email Shawana Mitchell:
shawana@nncc.us
215-685-2788