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Re: Home repairs
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:35 am
by Admin - Jon McNamara
Weatherization, LIHEAP, and programs from your utility company may all be options for you. Many energy conservation programs are run by various programs, government offices, and utility companies. Find our most extensive list of assistance programs here.
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Ted901 wrote:I need help with home repairs. My water bill was over $200.00 they think I am leaking water in my home but I don't know. I have a 1981 Mobile Home. In the winter or on a breezy day you can feel cold air rushing into the home, I know I need windows but they are so expensive. I live with my son and he is receiving SSI because of his disability. I'm not sure where I should apply or who to call.
Re: Home repairs
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2011 3:39 am
by Ted901
I need help with home repairs. My water bill was over $200.00 they think I am leaking water in my home but I don't know. I have a 1981 Mobile Home. In the winter or on a breezy day you can feel cold air rushing into the home, I know I need windows but they are so expensive. I live with my son and he is receiving SSI because of his disability. I'm not sure where I should apply or who to call.
Re: Home repairs
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:38 am
by Admin - Jon McNamara
I am not sure if a non-profit can take care of those types of home maintenance. However you can call around and ask. Probably focus on agencies all across Sacramento, and not just call places around Carmichael. A listing of different non-profits, charities, and agencies to call can be found [urlhttp://needhelppayingbills.com/html/sacramento_county_assistance_p.html]Sacrramento assistance programs[/url]. Call places like the Greater Sacramento Urban League at 916.286.8600. So call and ask if they know of options they may have.
Madalynn wrote:Hi,
Do you have any non-profit organizations, that can assist with tree trimming,removal and other yard clean-up and maintenance as well as home repairs? I cannot afford to take care, of these problems due to finances.My residence is in Carmichael, CA. Thank you in advance for your
assistance.
Re: Home repairs
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:27 am
by Madalynn
Hi,
Do you have any non-profit organizations, that can assist with tree trimming,removal and other yard clean-up and maintenance as well as home repairs? I cannot afford to take care, of these problems due to finances.My residence is in Carmichael, CA. Thank you in advance for your
assistance.
Re: Home repairs
Posted: Tue May 31, 2011 5:44 am
by Admin - Jon McNamara
Did you look into charity programs in your area? Some can coordinate home repairs and improvements, so it sound like if you do that you can get the insurance that you need. Find an extensive listing of
charity assistance programs.
cat1 wrote:I am on SSDI due to a disability. I owe my own home but it is current without homeowners insurance. They will not provide insurance because they said I need to upgrade my electrical breaker system. ( I have the old fuse type of breaker box.) They also said I need a new electric meter. Is there any assistance covering this type of work so I can get homeowners insurance?
Re: Home repairs
Posted: Wed May 18, 2011 5:17 pm
by cat1
I am on SSDI due to a disability. I owe my own home but it is current without homeowners insurance. They will not provide insurance because they said I need to upgrade my electrical breaker system. ( I have the old fuse type of breaker box.) They also said I need a new electric meter. Is there any assistance covering this type of work so I can get homeowners insurance?
Re: Home repairs
Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 7:43 am
by Wertas
Hello, do you have any non-profit organizations that can assist with tree trimming,
removal and other yard clean-up and maintenance as well as home repairs? I cannot afford to take care of these problems due to finances and thought I would check with you if such a service exists. My residence is in Carmichael, CA. Thank you in advance for your
assistance.
Re: Home Repairs
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:08 am
by Admin - Jon McNamara
For those types of home repairs, including glass, exposed wood, and more calling the North Central Community Action Program of Wisconsin Rapids is a great idea and good you did that. They do help people with low income or who are on a budget. The phone number is (715) 421-2611. Another option is Wisconsin Rapids Salvation Army, phone number (715) 421-2345.
Yes, energy conservation programs, such as weatherization, may be the best programs for you in your situation. They provide low cost grants and more. All improve energy efficiency.
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jbeers1 wrote:My mother lives in her home in Wisconsin Rapids,WI, Wood County. She was recently notified by her home insurer that they would no longer insure her home if repairs were not made to her home before Feb. 2012. The report told her that her home would need siding repair/replacement to protect exposed wood where siding is either missing or rotted. There are also windows that have glass panes cracked and need replacement. She is on a very limited budget and would not be able to pay for such repairs/replacements to meet the demands of the insurer.
I am not only concerned about the lack of energy efficiency in her home but safety as well. She walks with the aid of a walker and is recognized as a disbabled person.
Can you tell me where to start looking for assistance programs that can possibly help her with these repairs? I found information on the Wisconsin CAA – North Central CAP site.
Who do I contact? Are there forms that need to be filled out? I also found that the Community Action Program of Marshfield does provide Energy Conservation for low income and elderly which would include window repair and replacement.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Wisconsin
Re: Home repairs
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:02 am
by Admin - Jon McNamara
Have you looked into heating and home repair programs? If your home is really in that bad of shape this may be a program for you. It can often fix lights, roofs, and provide other home improvements and repairs, all of which have a secondary benefit of helping you save money on energy bills.
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Re: Home Repairs
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:26 am
by Keirt
My sister is a diabetic and disabled on SSI & medicaid she needs her central air conditioner/heating unit is leaking and has caused mold in the bedroom it needs to be replaced. She lives in Florida so an air conditioner is needed. and she does not have the money. Does Lheap have a program to help a disabled senior with this problem the central air unit is 17 years old the replacement estimates are $3,200 - $ 3,600 which she does not have. She lives in Highlands County Sebring FL 33870 Please try to help her. She does not have a computer.
Home repairs needed but I have no money
Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 1:55 pm
by Momneedshelp
my name is Sherri. i'm trying to find someone or program to help me with my my home,my ceiling is about to fall down on my head and my feets are going thru the floor,i have a liver disease,i'm not on ssi cause i can never fdind transportation to take me to appts. my house is ice cold i don't have no heat,and i'm on a prepaid lights and they are about to get cut off! please help me
Re: Home Repairs
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:02 am
by Admin - Jon McNamara
She may be a candidate for the weatherization program, It sounds like her income may qualify her, as well as the types of repairs and home imprisonments/repairs that she needs. If she can't pay, weatherization may help.
A few non-profits and or charities to call for help, and to ask for more aid, include North Central Community Action Program of Wisconsin Rapids, phone number (715) 421-2611.
Wisconsin Rapids Salvation Army dial (715) 421-2345
Community Action Program of Marshfield was a good place to call. Good step on your part. Just keep calling around, asking for programs, etc.
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Re: Home repairs
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:16 am
by Admin - Jon McNamara
Thanks. Here is a link for Cumber County PA non-profits, charities, and programs.
Call the Community Action Commission (CAC) (717) 732-1944
Even speak to an attorney for free...pro bono at MidPenn Legal Services, Inc. They can usually help with safety, housing, and issues like this. 717-541-5601
Other options and phone numbers are here.
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jul75741181 wrote:Sorry we are in Cumberland County pa. We have already gone through the weatherization program. The men which did all the work, weren't very thorough. They did nothing to the roof, which leaks, the insulating was only done here and there. I have these gobs of the spray foam in all my corners of my house, all around the doors, it's very messy looking. I've tried to trim it down but it doesn't help much. What they did do I do believe helped some but of course they cannot help with my main structural repairs. As the ceiling is literally falling due to a broken main beam in my ceiling and joist's have split. I have tried for a low intrest loan for home repairs, but I am not able to qualify for one, nor a home equity loan.
Re: Home repairs
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:45 pm
by jul75741181
Sorry we are in Cumberland County pa. We have already gone through the weatherization program. The men which did all the work, weren't very thorough. They did nothing to the roof, which leaks, the insulating was only done here and there. I have these gobs of the spray foam in all my corners of my house, all around the doors, it's very messy looking. I've tried to trim it down but it doesn't help much. What they did do I do believe helped some but of course they cannot help with my main structural repairs. As the ceiling is literally falling due to a broken main beam in my ceiling and joist's have split. I have tried for a low intrest loan for home repairs, but I am not able to qualify for one, nor a home equity loan.
Re: Home repairs
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 7:08 pm
by Admin - Jon McNamara
What state and county? People need to be more specific. Programs vary widely across the nation.
Without knowing that almost impossible to provide info. What I can do is say use this link to find your county. Call agencies there are ask them if they provide for home or roof repairs. Some states offer very low interest rate loans that income qualified people can use for home repairs. Also, maybe try weatherization for your roof. It is a federal government funded energy conservation program for home updates.
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Home repairs
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 9:42 am
by jul75741181
We are a large family of 10 in cumberland County pa, with a very limited income. I have children in school and pre-school age. Our home is in need of desperate repairs for my living room ceiling is drooping due to the main beam in the ceiling has broken in half. Some of the main joist are cracked beyond repair and need replaced. I'm afraid some day it's just going to fall. I have contacted my home owner insurance and they will do nothing becauses it is a maintaince issue and have informed me I have so much time to fix it or they will drop the insurance. Due to this problem the second floor is causing the the ceiling on the second floor to droop. If anyone knows of any help we can get it would be greatly appreciated............Thank you
Home Repairs
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:27 pm
by jbeers1
My mother lives in her home in Wisconsin Rapids,WI, Wood County. She was recently notified by her home insurer that they would no longer insure her home if repairs were not made to her home before Feb. 2012. The report told her that her home would need siding repair/replacement to protect exposed wood where siding is either missing or rotted. There are also windows that have glass panes cracked and need replacement. She is on a very limited budget and would not be able to pay for such repairs/replacements to meet the demands of the insurer.
I am not only concerned about the lack of energy efficiency in her home but safety as well. She walks with the aid of a walker and is recognized as a disbabled person.
Can you tell me where to start looking for assistance programs that can possibly help her with these repairs? I found information on the Wisconsin CAA – North Central CAP site.
Who do I contact? Are there forms that need to be filled out? I also found that the Community Action Program of Marshfield does provide Energy Conservation for low income and elderly which would include window repair and replacement.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Wisconsin