Need Help with a Home Repair?
Lake Chelan Habitat for Humanity’s Repairs Program helps income-qualified homeowners address critical health, safety, accessibility, and preservation needs that they may not have the financial or physical resources to complete on their own.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis while program funding is available. Because funding is limited, we encourage eligible homeowners to apply as soon as they are able. Applications are reviewed to determine eligibility and whether the requested work falls within the scope of the Repairs Program.
We are currently accepting applications for our Critical Repair Program!
Program Requirements
If you are a homeowner in need of assistance, we encourage you to review the program guidelines and application materials below.
Applicants must generally:
Own and occupy the home as their primary residence.
Currently in the Lake Chelan Valley (Chelan, Manson, Chelan Falls or Orondo).
Meet household income requirements.
Be current on mortgage and property tax payments (or have an approved payment plan).
Have homeowner’s insurance.
Demonstrate a need for critical health, safety, energy efficiency, or accessibility repairs.
Have the ability to pay an affordable 0% loan of of no more than 20-30% of the total repair cost.
Be willing to partner with Lake Chelan Habitat throughout the repair process.
2026 Income Requirements
*These numbers are based on 2026 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Area Median Income for Chelan County, WA and are subject to change without notice.
Payment & Sweat Equity
The Repair & Revitalization Program is a hand-up, not a hand-out. The percentage owed is based on the total cost of repair. LCVHfH will work with homeowners to create a payment plan that works with the homeowner to pay the amount owed within 2 years. Accommodations can be made with approval from the Board.
Sweat Equity is hours worked on-site at the Habitat Store or within the community. Sweat Equity hours are traditionally completed by the homeowner as they help build or repair, however, LCVHfH understands that not everyone can work safely outside of their home or engage in construction tasks. Habitat will work with the homeowner to find sweat equity tasks that match their ability and skills. In some circumstances, sweat equity hours may be completed by a family member or friend(s).
Sweat Equity can include assisting with the repair, volunteering at the Habitat Store, volunteering with a local organization, school, or charity, homeowner repair and education courses, financial literacy courses, assisting with office work, or assisting LCVHfH during a home build and/or fundraisers. LCVHfH will provide a sweat equity tracking sheet that the homeowner is responsible for.
How to Apply
Step 1: Review the Application Instructions
We encourage all those interested in applying for our Habitat Repairs Program to review the application instructions determine if this program is right for you!
By reviewing these first, you also help ensure that you meet the requirements and that you have all the materials to complete your application. Incomplete applications will be returned.
Step 2: Application Review
We accept applications for our Critical Repairs Program first come, first served on a rolling basis while funds are available.
Once you submit your application, our office will screen your application for completeness and that you meet the Basic Eligibility Requirements. We will reach out to you directly to let you know if you meet the requirements OR if we need more information.
If you meet the Basic Eligibility Requirements we will schedule an appointment for a Habitat Staff member and a contractor or construction volunteer to evaluate the scale of the project and an estimated cost. We will also request any supporting documentation to complete your application.
Step 2: Complete and Submit Your Application
We encourage all those interested in applying for our Habitat Repairs Program to review the application instructions determine if this program is right for you!
By reviewing these first, you also help ensure that you meet the requirements and that you have all the materials to complete your application. Incomplete applications will be returned.
Applications can be returned to our office at the Habitat Store, sent via email to office@lakechelanhabitat.org or mailed to us at:
Lake Chelan Habitat
attn: Repairs
PO BOX 2639
Chelan, WA 98816
Step 3: Board Decision
Complete Critical Home Repair applications are submitted to the Board of Director's for approval at their monthly meeting.
** Paper copies of our Repairs Application Forms and Instructions are also available. **
Forms can be picked up at the Habitat Store during open hours or requested from our office at: office@lakechelanhabitat.org or calling (509)888-1573.
Next Steps
If you are selected.
If you are approved to participate in the Repairs Program, Habitat staff will work with you to finalize the repair plan and next steps. Depending on the project, repairs may be completed by Habitat volunteers, professional tradespeople, community partners, students, or a combination of these. You will receive and sign a Repairs Agreement that summarizes the scope of the project, the estimated cost of the repair, your share of that cost, and program requirements. Its purpose is to confirm your intention to work with Habitat to complete the repairs on your home and your willingness to partner with Habitat. It also confirm’s Habitat’s intention to work with you to complete the necessary repairs.
If you are NOT selected.
Lake Chelan Valley Habitat for Humanity is not always able to meet requests from applicants. Certain types of repairs also may only be possible when we have available licensed professional services (ex. roofing, electrical, plumbing) or there are other programs in our area that are better suited to the repair. Where we are unable to assist, we will do our best to refer you to other community resources if you are not eligible for our program or the project is denied.
Have questions or need help with your application?
We’d love to help. Please reach out to our office if you have questions about our Homeownership Program. You can also reach our office at 509.888.1573. Please be aware that Habitat Store Staff and volunteers are unable to answer questions about eligibility for a Habitat home or application status.
Equal Housing Opportunity
Lake Chelan Valley Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity housing provider. We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the law and provide a program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
