Are you a low-income homeowner?
We will repair your home at no cost to you if you qualify.
Our team will assess, organize and supervise the projects from application through completion.
All large scale home repair work is done in the month of April each year. Applications are accepted year-round to be considered for repairs. The next opportunity for large scale home repair work is in April 2019.
Our team will assess, organize and supervise the projects from application through completion.
All large scale home repair work is done in the month of April each year. Applications are accepted year-round to be considered for repairs. The next opportunity for large scale home repair work is in April 2019.
Eligibility Requirements
You Must:
If you believe you or someone you know is eligible for our program, we encourage you to download and complete the application. It is important that you complete the entire application and attach the requested documents prior to mailing it to our office.
RTO Safe at Home and Energy Efficiency services may also be of help to you.
Questions? We are glad to help. Contact us (510) 625-0316 Ext 104, or sonia@rtoakland.org
- Own or rent and live in your house (having a mortgage is okay)
- If you rent you must have written consent from your Landlord
- Live in the City of Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, or other area in Alameda County
- Be low-income according to HUD guidelines *See the chart below*
- Be at least 62 OR disabled OR a grandparent raising grandchildren OR a caregiver of a disabled or chronically ill family member OR a veteran
- Be up to date with your mortgage and property taxes
- We encourage you to have all able-bodied family members and friends work alongside our volunteers if your home is selected.
- We cannot guarantee that all repairs requested will be addressed; we will do all that we can given the funds, materials, and skills of our volunteers.
If you believe you or someone you know is eligible for our program, we encourage you to download and complete the application. It is important that you complete the entire application and attach the requested documents prior to mailing it to our office.
RTO Safe at Home and Energy Efficiency services may also be of help to you.
Questions? We are glad to help. Contact us (510) 625-0316 Ext 104, or sonia@rtoakland.org
*HUD Income Guidelines for Alameda County
Alameda County Average Median Incomes
Household Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Extremely Low Income $24,400 $27,900 $31,400 $34,850 $37,650 $40,450 $43,250 $46,050
Very Low Income $40,700 $46,500 $52,300 $58,100 $62,750 $67,400 $72,050 $76,700
Low (60%) Income $48,840 $55,800 $62,760 $69,720 $75,300 $80,880 $86,460 $92,040
Low (80%) Income $62,750 $71,700 $80,650 $89,600 $96,800 $103,950 $111,150 $118,300
Household Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Extremely Low Income $24,400 $27,900 $31,400 $34,850 $37,650 $40,450 $43,250 $46,050
Very Low Income $40,700 $46,500 $52,300 $58,100 $62,750 $67,400 $72,050 $76,700
Low (60%) Income $48,840 $55,800 $62,760 $69,720 $75,300 $80,880 $86,460 $92,040
Low (80%) Income $62,750 $71,700 $80,650 $89,600 $96,800 $103,950 $111,150 $118,300