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Cape Coral Emergency Owner Occupied
Home Repair Program

Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry Counties, Inc.

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties and the City of Cape Coral have partnered to offer emergency home repairs to eligible households in Cape Coral. This assistance provides emergency repair(s) to major systems:

  • Roof
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Well and Septic
SEE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility Requirements

The home must be the primary residence of the client. The City of Cape Coral will check the property’s homestead status through the Lee County Property Appraiser on an annual basis.

Households must meet income guidelines. These limits are based on the income and assets of all adults living in the household regardless of relationship and are adjusted annually.

All adult household members must pass a criminal background check.

Homeowner(s) must have legal right to reside permanently in the United States.

The home value may not exceed HUD’s maximum price of an existing home (LEEPA value).

Mortgage payment must be current.

Property taxes must be current.

The homeowner(s) must not have a reverse mortgage.

The homeowner(s) must provide proof of homeowner’s insurance and flood insurance (if applicable).

Encumbrances on the property must not exceed the value of the property.

Homeowner must NOT have any unpaid property tax lien, IRS lien or judgement of any kind.

Please be advised that this does not include all requirements for this program, and it is subject to change at any time at the direction of program administrators.

Take the first step by completing the Contact Form:

Cape Coral Emergency Owner-Occupied Home Repair Program Contact Form

Application and Program Questions

Please call us at (239) 652-4663 or email homerepairs@habitat4humanity.org