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Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City provides minor and critical home repair for homeowners in the communities they serve. Assistance may include roof repair and replacement and HVAC repair and replacement.
The Minor Home Repair program can help with small projects (1-2 hours) with materials paid for by the client. Examples of minor repairs include electrical (replace switches, sockets, plugs on cords, light bulbs; change fuses), plumbing (repair leaky faucets, shower heads, replace flapper valve on toilet, no drain work), carpentry (step repair, trim doors, repair door catches, cabinets, hinges; replace screens), replace furnace filters, evaluate concrete work, install weather stripping, smoke detectors, repair/replace locks. Referrals will be made for larger jobs.
Habitat KC ReStores accept donations of gently used furniture, working appliances or building supplies. Offers free donations pick up and deconstruction services..
Provides accessible home modifications
The HOME program assists eligible homeowners with rehabilitation needs of their owner-occupied homes. Health and safety, accessibility and curing local code citations may be addressed through the HOME Program.
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City provides minor and critical home repair for homeowners in the communities they serve. Assistance may include minor plumbing and electrical repair.
Habitat KC ReStores accept donations of gently used furniture, working appliances or building supplies. Offers free donations pick up and deconstruction services..
Helps with all types of home repairs including repairing windows and doors including locks, installing security bars, kitchen cabinet repair, siding repair, step repair, lighting & wiring repair.
HopeBUILDERS is a collaborative housing repair group, made up of volunteers in the community. They assist those in need in the Kansas City area with accessibility adaptations and home repairs.
Agency will assist individual in making bathroom more accessible.

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Bathroom Modification Services
Housing rehabilitation program
Habitat KC ReStores accept donations of gently used furniture, working appliances or building supplies. Offers free donations pick up and deconstruction services..
Jerusalem Farm provides home repair including building or repairing wheelchair ramps.
WILS will build and repair wheelchair ramps to the entrance of a home so it is accessible to a person with a disability while funds are available
RAMP Program provides assistance for major home repairs.
RTKC provides essential home repairs and safety modifications like installing grab bars, handrails, taller toilets, bathroom assistive devices, accessible showers, modified steps, repairing rotten flooring, and repairing faulty plumbing
Provide low interest loans or deferred payment loans to individuals over 62 years of age or disablede for home repairs and rehabilitation. Also provide regular loans for other individuals who meet the criteria of the program.
AARP's HomeFit Guide gives suggestions and worksheet for how to modify the home to better fit an older adult's needs.

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Home Modification Consultation
Metro Lutheran Ministry is providing minor home repair to homeowners 65+ and those with disabilities. They provide home assessments, repair estimates, and repairs to allow seniors and persons with disabilities to remain in their homes. The focus is on repairs that increase security and safety like wheelchair ramps, widening doorways, and installation of safety rails. Weatherization and LED bulb kits may also be available, pending funding availability.

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General Minor Home Repair Programs
RCIL offers the Build-A-Ramp program. RCIL utilizes donated materials and volunteer workers when available, an repairs existing ramps or constructs new ramps that meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
WILS will build and repair wheelchair ramps to the entrance of a home so it is accessible to a person with a disability while funds are available
NNI can install wheelchair and walking ramps. Program based on funding availability, there may be a wait list.
Provides emergency assistance to individuals on a case by case basis. Assistance would be provided only if no other funding source is available and if agency has funding at the time of the requested need.
Provides home repairs related to safety such as: installing grab bars/handheld shower heads, replacing/repairing stair railings, changing light bulbs, replacing batteries in smoke alarms.
Eligible KCMO homeowners who are in need of minor home repairs in targeted areas. The emergency home repair program is no longer in operation. Examples of eligible repairs include: Roofing, with a special emphasis on improvements which reduce storm water run-off from the site; Plumbing – water service line, which may include branch lines and water heater; Plumbing – sewer service line, which may include branch lines, or interior improvements; Electrical systems – service entrance and main panel, which may include branch circuits; and Furnace – (available September 1) repairs and replacements, which may include ductwork.

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