Waco Habitat Critical Home Repair Program
Waco Habitat for Humanity
About This Program
Waco Habitat's Critical Home Repair Program addresses health and safety hazards, accessibility needs, and weatherization for McLennan County homeowners. The official page currently says applications are not being accepted because funding is unavailable. Applicants must be older than 55, have a disability, or be a low-income family with a child under age eight; own and occupy the home for at least one year; have household income at or below 80% AMI; have financial assets below $15,000; own no other real estate valued over $300,000; and be current or deferred on property taxes. A three-year deed restriction applies when repairs exceed $5,000.
The official page publishes no award cap. A three-year deed restriction is required for repairs costing more than $5,000.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Waco, TX, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Applications are currently closed because funding is unavailable
- Own and occupy the McLennan County home for at least one year
- Applicant must be older than 55, disabled, or a low-income family with a child under eight
- Household income at or below 80% AMI and financial assets below $15,000
- Repairs over $5,000 require a three-year deed restriction
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications are currently closed because funding is unavailable
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