Neighborhood Revitalization
What is Neighborhood Revitalization?
Launched more than 10 years ago, Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization program (NR) is a focused housing outreach program that offers affordable critical or minor home repair to qualifying homeowners in Indian River County. Through this program, Habitat brings stakeholders together to help residents by responding to the needs across the community among low-to-moderate income homeowners, Veterans and seniors living on a fixed income. This program desires to create new partnerships and empower residents to revive neighborhoods while enhancing quality of life.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the following criteria.
- Must own a home within Indian River County.
- Household income must fall within income eligibility guidelines (see chart). Household income will be determined by assessing the income of all household members.
- Home must demonstrate needs for repairs.
- Home must be owner-occupied and serve as the primary residence of applicant.
- Homeowner must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Legal Resident.
- Owners of multiple real estate properties are not eligible.
- Home may be a single-family residence. Mobile manufactured homes or trailers do not qualify.
- Homeowners and/or household members must demonstrate a willingness to partner with Indian River Habitat.
- Homeowners must be willing and financially able to participate in repayment.
| $17,900 | $47,750 | |
| $20,450 | $54,550 | |
| $25,820 | $61,350 | |
| $31,200 | $68,150 | |
| $36,580 | $73,650 | |
| $41,960 | $79,100 | |
| $47,340 | $84,550 | |
| $57,720 | $90,000 |
* Based on 2024 HUD data.
How to Apply
The Neighborhood Revitalization program is currently accepting applications for critical repairs and home preservation projects. Critical repairs include projects such as roof, air conditioner, and hot water heaters. Home preservation projects include wheelchair ramps, and exterior painting. We highly encourage Veterans, Senior Citizens, and Disabled homeowners to apply.
Please use the links below to fill out the application and upload the documents online, or stop by the Habitat office with your documents Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to complete an application in person.
Home Repair Application
This application form must be completed for all applicants.
This consent and waiver form must be completed for all applicants.
In order for your application to be considered, you must also upload the following documents:
Driver’s License
Please provide for each adult living in the home
Proof of Income
Please provide for each adult living in the home 2 months of SSI, SSDI, Social Security, pay stubs, child support, or proof of self-employment
DD214 or VA ID
Veteran’s only
Disability Documentation
Please provide if applicable, for anyone in the home
Home Repair Application Steps
- Complete an Application and submit all supporting documents to include proof of income for all household members
- Telephone Pre-Screening Interview
- Home Assessment
- Invitation to Bid Period
- Contractor and Scope of Work Determination
- Construction Committee Review
- Approval Decision
- Home Repair Agreement Appointment
- Complete Homeowner Participation Requirements
- Project is Scheduled and Completed
- Habitat Inspection Completed
- Home Repair Contract Appointment
- Homeowner begins repayment
Community Outreach
Through Neighborhood Revitalization, Habitat partners with local organizations to identify needs and collaborate in neighborhood beautification projects. Community Outreach projects take place two to four times a year and are completed by volunteers, Indian River County residents, businesses and other groups.
Need Additional Information?
Karyn Bryant
Neighborhood Revitalization Manager
772-562-9860, ext. 211
kbryant@ircHabitat.org
