Habitat For Humanity - Truman Heritage

Description

Homebuyer education and workshops to be successful as a homeowner.

Hours

Workshops vary, often in evenings.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Sign up for emails at https://trumanhabitat.salsalabs.org/HOPEProgramSignupforEmails

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Blue Springs, Buckner, Grain Valley, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, and east of 435 in Kansas City, MO

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

Only for dangerous trees threatening the property (not mowing/cleanup). Currently funds available in Lee's Summit awaiting funding for other areas.

Description

Crucial tree work may be included in the home repair program. Only for dangerous trees threatening the property, not mowing or cleanup.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Proof of income, proof of home ownership

Eligibility

Income guidelines, homeowner insurance. Applicants must own and reside in the home in need of exterior repairs, current on mortgage payment and property taxes, hasn't declared bankruptcy or foreclosure within the last year, no open court judgements against them, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident aliens.

Fees

For Lee's Summit: Critical Home Repair- Requires payment of 10% of project cost, not to exceed $500 before the project is initiated.

Intake Procedure

Lee's Summit email for further information. Other areas email to be notified when funding is available.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Lee's Summit Currently Pending future funding: Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, MO

Geography Served

Description

Offers low cost homes for sale.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Proof of income

Eligibility

Income requirements, ability to pay (must have income), willingness to volunteer, complete Homeownership Preparation through Education (HOPE) Program.

Fees

Homes built or improved in partnership with Habitat are financed with zero interest affordable loans payable by the buyer/owner. Home owner also provides volunteer sweat equity hours.

Intake Procedure

Call to be put on waitlist to be notified of potential homeownership opportunities for future.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Blue Springs, Buckner, Grain Valley, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, and east of 435 in Kansas City, MO

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

Current funding in Lee's Summit. Email to be notified when funding available for other areas

Description

Home repair program may include roof repair or replacement.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Proof of income, proof of homeownership, drivers license, social security card, proof of home owners insurance

Eligibility

Income guidelines, homeowner insurance. Applicants must own and reside in the home in need of exterior repairs, current on mortgage payment and property taxes, hasn't declared bankruptcy or foreclosure within the last year, no open court judgements against them, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident aliens

Fees

Lee's Summit: Critical Home Repair - Requires payment of 10% of project cost, not to exceed $500 before project is initiated.

Intake Procedure

Lee's Summit residents e-mail for more information. Other areas email to be notified when funding is available.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Lee's Summit Currently Pending future funding: Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, MO

Geography Served

Description

Allows individuals to contribute labor (sweat equity) toward the cost of a home or repair.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Proof of income

Eligibility

Homeowner with income

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or email to be put on waitlist.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Blue Springs, Buckner, Grain Valley, Independence, Lee's Summit, & Raytown, and east of 435 in Kansas City, MO

Geography Served

Description

Volunteer opportunities available for groups or individuals on the build site, at the ReStore, Community Garden, or in the Administrative office. Habitat also has some special projects throughout the year for skilled volunteers.

Hours

Office hours M-F 8:30am-5pm; build site generally W-Sa, ReStores M-Sa

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Construction 16+. 16-17 year olds must attend with a responsible adult and have a parent/guardian waiver. ReStore 18+

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Fill out volunteer form on website

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Kansas and Missouri

Geography Served

Description

Provides weatherization for homeowners including furnace repair or replacement, air conditioning replacement if compressor isn't working, weatherstripping/caulking, furnace filter replacement, water heater insulation pipe wrap, low-flow faucet aerators and shower heads, minor repairs to reduce air drafts, attic insulation.

Hours

M-F 8am-5pm

Required Documents

Proof of income, proof of homeownership

Eligibility

Homeowner, income guidelines, current Independence Power & Light and Spire customer.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or email to be added to the waitlist.

Languages

N/A

Service Area

Independence, MO

Geography Served