Home Repairs are more than just fixing structures: They’re about restoring hope, dignity, and security to families facing housing challenges.

MacHabitat is now accepting applications for our NEW Ramps/Rails/Repair Program. Special thanks to the Ann J. and William Swindells Fund of Oregon Community Foundation for providing seed funding to get us started!

If you are a homeowner who is interested in applying for a ramp, rail, or minor repair, please fill out our Repair Application. For more information, contact MacHabitat at michelle@machabitat.org.

Are you interested in getting involved in this new program by donating materials, or specialized construction experience? Please contact info@machabitat.org.

MacHabitat’s Ramps/Rails/Repair program is an opportunity for low-income homeowners to repair and rehabilitate their homes through homeowner grants, affordable loans and volunteer power.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Applicant must be a homeowner in MacHabitat’s service area
  • Home must be owner occupied – mobile homes will not be considered
  • Homeowners must earn below 65% of Area Median Income (AMI) at time of repair
  • Homeowners must complete an application and provide:
    • proof of income
    • a mortgage statement, if there is a mortgage on the home, showing current
    • a valid homeowner’s insurance policy on the property and must be current in premium payments on policy
    • proof of property tax statement
  • Cost of repair can not exceed $1,500.00
  • Homeowner must pass screening/background check

McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity serves families that live or work in the communities of:

  • Amity
  • Carlton
  • Lafayette
  • McMinnville
  • Sheridan
  • Willamina
  • Yamhill

Here are some other local housing assistance programs if you need immediate housing assistance. If you do not live in our service area, we also encourage you to inquire with neighboring Habitat affiliates to see if you qualify for their services.

Our First Repair!

Building a ramp for long-term dignity and accessibility

Barbara and Pete are long term residents of the Pacific Northwest and McMinnville. They have loved living in their home for the great community, outdoors, fishing and variety of things to do.

When Pete was in the hospital and facing mobility issues, the couple found themselves in need of a way to make their home more accessible for him to get around. One of their daughters started looking into programs and found information about a brand-new Ramps/Rails/Repairs Program through MacHabitat. They decided to apply and found themselves the beneficiaries of our first project!
To make it easier for Pete to get in and out of the house, MacHabitat’s Repair Manager David built a wheelchair ramp and railing from the family’s carport to their front deck. He also added motion sensor-activated lighting for safe access when dark. Now, Pete will be able to easily access the house with his new electric wheelchair!

Barbara shares, “It will make it better for both of us – I won’t have to push a manual wheelchair. Pete can have a lot more freedom of movement with the repair/ramp added and door thresholds.

The ramp gives him more mobility with his health issues and independence. He’ll be able to go onto the front deck to sit. It will improve his quality of life.“

Ramp-in-progress, with the help of our volunteer, Tim F

MacHabitat is thrilled to have this program that creates healthy homes to improve lives of low-income homeowners in our community. If you know of a homeowner in need of a small repair, ramp or rail, please refer them to us!