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Home weatherization service for income-eligible homeowners and renters. Weatherization crews insulate attics, walls, and floors and perform infiltration measures to homes to make them more energy-efficient and to lower utility bills for the client. Gas and water heating systems are tested for health and safety problems and are repaired or replaced if a problem is detected. Also provides long-term, permanent home repairs and improvements.

Provides assistance with minor home repairs to reduce energy costs and/or improve living conditions. Services might include install digital thermostat, screen doors, or repair an existing equipment. Can assist when grant funds are available.

Friends of Man assists individuals that have exhausted other options and need van lifts or vehicle modifications to make them more handicap accessible.

AARP's HomeFit Guide describes how to make a home safe and comfortable for people of any age or physical ability.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a City of Shawnee volunteer program that helps eligible residents maintain and remain in their home. Work is done by volunteers who can help with trash and snow removal, yard work, limited repairs, and other needs inside and outside the home.

One Percent loans made by USDA Rural Development up to $20,000 to very low income applicants to repair the home they now own, and grants made by USDA Rural Development up to $7,500 to very low income applicants to repair the home they now own to remove safety and health hazards. Grant recipients must be 62 years of age or older, and show they cannot afford a 1% repair loan.

Provides ramps and minor home modifications to improve residential access.

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), heating (replace filters), evaluate concrete work, install weather stripping, smoke detectors, repair/replace locks. Referrals will be made for larger jobs.

HopeBUILDERS assists those in need with accessibility adaptations, such as building ramps.

Minor Home Repair Services: Handyman services provide simple home maintenance (carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work, etc.) to older adults.

Provides HUD Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers and rental assistance, home rehabilitation, family self-sufficiency program, and rental production program (assisting with the purchase of affordable homes).

Distributes home medical equipment, devices include, but are not limited to, positioning devices stair lifts. Does not offer medications, orthopedic braces, tubing and masks for CPAPs and BiPaps.

One Percent loans made by USDA Rural Development up to $20,000 to very low income applicants to repair the home they now own, and grants made by USDA Rural Development up to $7,500 to very low income applicants to repair the home they now own to remove safety and health hazards. Grant recipients must be 62 years of age or older, and show they cannot afford a 1% repair loan.

Home Rehabilitation Program: Provides home grants for home repairs, rehabilitation, appraisals, lead inspections and flood letters to homeowners.

Habitat KC ReStores accept donations of gently used furniture, working appliances or building supplies. Offers free donations pick up and deconstruction services..

Provides non-emergency minor home repairs to St. Louis City seniors and individuals with disabilities. Common repairs include Safety & Security (doors, locks, exterior lights); Energy Efficiency (weatherization, leaks, ceiling lights, ceiling fan installation, HVAC duct repair); Accessibility Modifications (grab bars, handrails, ADA toilet replacement); and Minor carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrical, and more.

Provides low-income households a loan for a new roof

Provides accessible home modifications

Provides minor home repair to individuals and families within income guidelines.

Home Repair services include aging in place modifications. Services available as funding permits.

Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council’s Major Home Rehabilitation Program helps eligible homeowners address larger repair needs that protect the long-term safety, livability, and structural integrity of their homes. Support may include major repairs such as roofing, chimney work, bathroom repairs, plumbing, flooring, and other substantial improvements that help preserve housing and prevent further deterioration.

Sells new and gently-used building supplies and home improvement items at bargain prices to the public.

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

One Percent loans made by USDA Rural Development up to $20,000 to very low income applicants to repair the home they now own, and grants made by USDA Rural Development up to $7,500 to very low income applicants to repair the home they now own to remove safety and health hazards. Grant recipients must be 62 years of age or older, and show they cannot afford a 1% repair loan.

Home weatherization service for income-eligible homeowners and renters. Weatherization crews insulate attics, walls, and floors and perform infiltration measures to homes to make them more energy-efficient and to lower utility bills for the client. Gas and water heating systems are tested for health and safety problems and are repaired or replaced if a problem is detected. Also provides long-term, permanent home repairs and improvements.