Home Repair Program
Eligible Home Repairs
Are you in need of home repairs? You may qualify for the City's Home Repair Program of up to $5,000 to address code violations, substandard conditions, and necessary health and safety improvements to your home.
Repairs can include the following:
1. Exterior painting
2. Window replacement
3. Electrical
4. Plumbing
5. Heating (HVAC)
6. Handicap accessibility (Wheelchair ramp, grab bars, walk-in shower, etc.)
Eligibility
- Annual household income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), as determined by the State and seen in the table below.
- All members of the household over the age of 18 must submit income documentation as part of the application process.
- Applicant’s home must be located in the city of Garden Grove and owner-occupied.
- Prior grant recipients must wait 5 years to re-apply.
- Homeowner must contribute a minimum of $500 of their own funds towards the project.
- If the home repairs cost more than the maximum grant amount of $5,000, the homeowner will be responsible for paying the difference.
Income Requirements
All members of the household above the age of 18 are included in the income calculation and must fall below the following income limits to qualify for the Home Repair Program:
Household Size |
1 Person |
2 People |
3 People |
4 People |
5 People |
6 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum Income |
$94,750 |
$108,300 |
$121,850 |
$135,350 |
$146,200 |
$157,050 |
Application Process
- Funding will be awarded to 20 eligible applicants who are selected through a blind raffle. The City will hold two raffles, one in June and another in December.
- A total of 10 eligible applicants will be selected during each raffle.
- The next round of applications will be open from December 1, 2025 - December 15, 2025.
Program Flyers and Guidelines
Habitat OC CalHome Repair Program
Habitat OC has been granted $2.7 million for our CalHome Program for low and very low-income homeowners earning 80% or less of the county median income.
The Program provides for up to $45,000 per project at 0% interest for 30 years with
NO PAYMENTS required until year 30 or a change in title occurs for single-family homes.
Loans available for:
• Health and safety related repairs
• Roof repair and replacement
• Energy efficient window replacement
• Plumbing and electrical repairs
• Repairs to remedy mold, dry rot, water damage, or termite damage
• Accessibility enhancements
Go to www.HabitatOC.org/home-repair or email HomeRepair@HabitatOC.org or call (714) 434-6200 ext. 233 to see if you qualify.
Contact Information
Dana Yang
(714) 741-5131
danay@ggcity.org