REDMOND, Ore. — Veteran homeowners in Central Oregon may qualify for no-cost home repairs through NeighborImpact’s Veteran Restore Health and Safety Program, which currently has funding available for qualifying projects.

Funded by Oregon Housing and Community Services, the program helps eligible veteran households address repairs that affect the health, safety or accessibility of their homes.

Projects average $15,000 to $30,000 in grant funding and may include roofing, heating, electrical, and plumbing; accessibility modifications such as ramps, lifts, grab bars and widened doorways; structural repairs; and remediation of hazards.

“Home repairs involving a roof, heating system, electrical issue or accessibility need can be expensive, but delaying them can create bigger health and safety concerns,” said Andrew Spreadborough, NeighborImpact deputy executive director of Community Development. “This program gives qualifying veteran homeowners an opportunity to address those needs without taking on the cost themselves.”

The program is available to qualifying homeowners in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The home must be the applicant’s primary residence and owner-occupied.

Applicants must meet veteran eligibility requirements and have household income at or below 100 percent of area median income, with limits varying by county and household size.

Repair needs are evaluated through a home inspection, which determines what work may be eligible for funding. Cosmetic improvements and work that does not address a health or safety need are not covered.

Veteran homeowners interested in assistance can visit neighborimpact.org/veteran-restore.

About NeighborImpact:

NeighborImpact is a private nonprofit Community Action Agency serving Central Oregon since 1985. The organization supports people and strengthens communities through programs that address food security, housing, energy assistance, early childhood education, child care resources, financial empowerment and supportive services.

NeighborImpact primarily serves Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, with select services available in additional Oregon communities. To learn more, visit www.neighborimpact.org.