Critical Repair and Healthy Homes Program
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark’s Critical Repair Program was established in 2012 in response to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. The program helps low-to-moderate income homeowners, who are seniors, veterans, and families in Essex, Hudson, and Union counties, maintain safe, healthy, and comfortable homes.
The program provides assistance with critical home repairs, weatherization, and home-preservation services. Repairs must address conditions that pose a risk to the health or safety of household residents. Cosmetic improvements, renovations, and non-essential repairs are not eligible.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet three primary criteria:
- Demonstrated Need: Applicants must show that critical repairs are necessary to address conditions affecting the health or safety of the household. Documentation of the repairs needed may be required.
- Responsible Homeownership: Applicants must submit a completed application and required documentation, including information about household income and expenses. Habitat will review this information to determine eligibility. Household income must generally be at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
- Willingness to Partner: Applicants must provide all requested information, maintain consistent communication with Habitat throughout the process, and cooperate with Habitat as needed to complete the work and support the program.
We are not currently accepting new applications, though please contact Gabriela Bernal below for more information or to be placed on the waitlist. Thank you!
Free Smoke Alarm Installation
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newark also provides and installs free smoke alarms for homeowners in Essex, Hudson, and Union counties, as well as residents of apartment buildings with four units or fewer–with the landlord’s permission.
This service is offered through Habitat Newark’s partnership with the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign.
To be added to the waitlist, please contact Gabriela Bernal:
Phone: 973-624-3330, ext. 103
Email: gbernal@habitatnewark.org
Service Area –
The Critical Repair and Free Smoke Alarm Programs serve homeowners in:
- Essex County
- Hudson County
- Union County
