Rebuilding Together Nashville — SHHIP

About This Program

Rebuilding Together Nashville's Safe & Healthy Home Improvement Program (SHHIP) provides free critical home repairs to low-income older adults (60+), veterans, and persons with disabilities in the Greater Bordeaux and Dickerson Pike Corridor communities. Homeowners sign a 5-year forgivable lien for the value of repairs, which is forgiven if they remain in the home. Single-family, free-standing homes only; households must be current on mortgage, taxes, and insurance.

Free repairs — homeowner signs a 5-year forgivable lien for the full value. If home is sold within 5 years, lien must be repaid from proceeds.

Key Details

• Free repairs — must be in Bordeaux or Dickerson Pike Corridor
• Must be 60+, a veteran, or receiving federal disability benefits
• Household income at or below 80% AMI (50% prioritized)
• 5-year forgivable lien signed at project completion
• Call 615-297-3955 or submit screening form at rtnashville.org

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling screening forms accepted