City of Madison Minor Home Repair
(Funded by City of Madison Community Development)
The City of Madison Minor Home Repair Program offers low-cost home repairs and accessibility modifications for qualified homeowners in the City of Madison. Homeowners pay the cost of materials and $15.00 per hour per person for labor.
Examples of services include: installing ramps, repairing decks and landings, repairing or replacing leaky faucets, sinks & toilets, replacing windows or doors for security, installing grab bars, railings and other accessibility modifications for safety.
The Process:
- Free home inspection & cost estimate
- Homeowner pays 1/3 of estimate as down payment
- Work is scheduled and completed by Project Home staff
- Homeowner has 90 days to pay remainder of balance
Do I Qualify for this Program?
Eligibility Requirements & Income Chart
Dane County Minor Home Repair
(Funded by the Dane County Community Development Block Grant Program)
The Dane County Minor Home Repair program is a grant program that makes necessary repairs for qualified homeowners in Dane County. Homes in the following municipalities are not eligible to be served through the Dane County program: City of Edgerton, Town of Dane, and City of Madison. New construction or remodeling are not allowed through the program.
Do I Qualify for this Program?
Eligibility Requirements & Income Chart
After the homeowner has qualified for the program, Project Home staff performs a Housing Quality Standards inspection. Only items that fail the HQS inspection are eligible to be repaired. Health and safety repairs and code violations are given priority.