Home Improvement Program
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley provides critical home repairs, exterior projects, appliance replacements and other home improvements for families, individuals, seniors and veterans in Greater Washtenaw County who are of low-income. Our goal is to provide improvements that reduce energy consumption, energy costs and the impact on the environment. We also strive to provide financial and personal stress relief for homeowners who are struggling with high energy and repair costs. Learn more and apply through the desired program below.
Furnace being tested by a professional
Furnace Test & Tune
In partnership with DTE, Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley, offers FREE testing and tune ups of your furnace. If you live in the Greater Washtenaw County area and own your home (rental homes, condos and multiple-residence structures are not eligible) we may be able to provide you with a FREE test and tune of your furnace. We can also provide you with other energy saving measures including LED lightbulbs, thermostats and water flow regulators. To learn more and view qualifications, click here.
Person working on repairing a front porch.
Critical home repair
Since 2012, Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley has provided critical repairs to homeowners in Washtenaw county, resulting in an average savings of $500 a year per home. Typical repairs include roof replacements, bathroom modifications, water heater replacement and other critical home repairs. For more information, click here.
Older adult woman and her dog sitting on her couch.
Services for seniors
From modifications and accessibility features to critical home improvements, our Aging in Place program provides older adults with home repairs to safely age at home. Click here to learn more.
Woman served by Habitat standing with her new refrigerator
Refrigerator Replacement Program
High electric bills are often a sign that your home appliances are running inefficiently and are using more electricity than they should. In partnership with DTE, Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley provides homeowners with new, energy-efficient refrigerators free of charge. If you are a DTE electric customer and you have a refrigerator that you think is running inefficiently and running up your electric bill, click here to learn more about our program.
2020 Veterans Build Homeowner Greg Reeves and his son standing in front of their Habitat home.
Veterans Home Repairs & Home Ownership Programs
Our Veterans Home Repairs and Home Ownership Program provide critical repairs to those who have served or are serving in the U.S. Military, own their home and are in need of critical repairs to live affordably, safely and comfortably. For more information, click here.
Other Resources
United Way of Washtenaw County offers a 2-1-1 helpline to assist with food, housing, financial assistance, utility assistance and more. Click here to connect or learn more.
Sweat Equity Volunteering Opportunities
Click here to view current ways that you can complete your sweat equity volunteering for the Home Improvement Program.
Habitat for Huron Valley Procedures
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley Complaint Procedures
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley Fair Housing Complaint Procedure