* Housing Help: Home Repairs/Modifications
There are several agencies you may contact to learn about help for home improvements:
- Search for a local Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) office or call the Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Customer Service Center at 1.800.955.2232 for the phone number of your local HUD office.
- Search for a local Public Housing Agency (PHA) or call the PIH Customer Service Center at 1.800.955.2232 for your local PHA's phone number.
- Search for a local housing counseling agency or call 1.800.569.4287.
- Search for a state housing finance agency.
Help may also be available to you if you qualify as one of the following:
- Veterans: Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at 1.800.827.1000. TTY users may call 1.800.829.4833.
- Senior Citizens: Use the online Eldercare Locator or call the Eldercare Locator at 1.800.677.1116.
- Citizens with Disabilities: Contact your local vocational rehabilitation service office.
- Rural Residents: Contact your local Rural Development (RD) office for information about rural housing grants and loans.
Selecting a Contractor
Home improvements and repairs can cost thousands of dollars and are the subject of frequent complaints. The following information may help when selecting a contractor:
Before You Dig
Remember, you must call 811, or submit an online request, before you plan to dig anywhere on your property-- even if it is just a small project like planting trees or shrubs.
You should report your plan to dig at least a few days in advance and do not dig until all lines are clearly marked.
Additional Resources:
- Before You Dig - Frequently Asked Questions
- Mortgage Help and Avoiding Foreclosure
- Housing Help: Purchasing
- Housing Help: Rent Payments
- Housing Help: Resources for People with Disabilities
- Housing Help: Resources for Veterans
- Housing Help: Resources for Native Americans
- State Consumer Protection Offices
- Common Ground Alliance
The short link for this FAQ is http://1.usa.gov/rgMqYt
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