Neighborhood Revitalization

All Neighborhood Revitalization programs of Habitat for Humanity of South Collin County are designed to help low-income homeowners by offering home improvements ranging from exterior paint, minor repair and landscaping needs to weatherization and critical home repairs.  Volunteer teams work to improve the condition of homes by performing repairs at minimal costs to homeowners who would be unable to complete home repairs on their own.  Able-bodied homeowners are encouraged to work alongside the volunteers in a cooperative effort.
                                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                            

A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) is Habitat for Humanity of South Collin County's home repair program.  ABWK focuses primarily on neighborhood beautification through the exterior painting, minor repair and landscaping of homes.  Additional needs can include:  window repair, siding and trim repair, minor roof, soffit and fascia repair/replacement,  porch, stair or ramp board replacement, brush cleanup and removal, and weather stripping all for the purpose of maintaining good or sound condition.  ABWK provides a way for existing homeowners to participate in the transformation of their neighborhood.
                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                  

  

Weatherization programs provides significant savings to low-income households, who typically spend a greater percentage of income on energy than median-income families.  Through weatherization, homeowners are able to improve their hones by reducing financial burdens and living more comfortably.  Weatherization products can include: interior/exterior work, replacement of windows/doors, caulking/foaming cracks and gaps, insulating openings attics, crawlspaces, minor repairs to ventilation systems, adding/replacing door seals, insulating pipes/duct work, and wrapping heaters.
                                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                  

Critical Home Repair (CHR) is focused on extensive interior and/or exterior work performed to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations.  CHR helps low-income homeowners who are affected by age, disability or family circumstances and struggle  to maintain the critical integrity of their homes.  Through this program, families are able to reclaim their homes with pride and dignity.  Critical Home Repair projects can include:  change to or repair of materials or components, reconfiguration of space, modification for accessibility, installation or extension of plumbing, mechanical or electrical systems on an existing home, major repairs/replacement of siding, trim, roof, porch, wheelchair ramp, floor, wall and foundation.
                                                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                

All NRI programs partner with low-income homeowners based on need, ability to pay and the scope of work.  NRI programs are available for households that meet the following:
• Owner occupant of a single family home
• Owner's household income meets program guidelines
• Owner is current on property taxes or has an approved payment plan
• Needed repairs fall within the program guidelines
• Homeowner is willing to meet sweat equity and repayment requirements
                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                      

  
Sweat equity includes time spent working on the home along side HfHSCC staff or volunteers.  Partner families also agree to be involved in organizations and activities that promote and strengthen the community.

In addition, there is a repayment requirement for repairs based on the estimated job cost, family income, and ability to pay.

For more information on Neighborhood Revitalization programs contact Jill Smola, Neighborhood Revitalization Director at 972-398-0634 x102