Home Repairs and Upgrades
Our home repairs and upgrades services supports legacy homeowners in Baltimore to preserve their home’s safety and value for themselves and the next generation. This vital work also enables aging residents to continue living in their homes safely and independently.
We provide home upgrades and repairs and case management services that connect them with resources that support their financial stability and mental and physical wellbeing.
How do I get started?
We offer two comprehensive home repair programs that help Baltimore City homeowners protect and preserve their homes. In addition, we connect homeowners to additional resources (including homeowner tax credits, wills and property deed services, and social services) to help them remain in their houses, strengthen their financial position, and lay the legal groundwork to ensure that their home can be securely passed from one generation to the next.
We meet with homeowners to assess and prioritize repair needs, work with contractors who complete the renovations, and inspect that work for completion and proper workmanship.
Ready to get started? Complete our intake form.
Eligible repairs:
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Roof repairs and new roofs
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Heating and cooling systems
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Plumbing fixtures and repairs
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Grab bars, handrails and other fall prevention
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Energy efficiency upgrades
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Insulation and weatherization
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Electrical fixtures, lights and repairs
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Miscellaneous structural and safety-related repairs as determined by St. Ambrose staff
The Partnership for Safe and Healthy Homes helps long-term homeowners in Central Baltimore to address costly home repairs. You are eligible if you are:
- A Central Baltimore neighborhood homeowner living in: Abell - Barclay - Charles North - Charles Village Greenmount West - Harwood - Midway Oakenshawe - Old Goucher - Remington Wyman Park
- Meet income requirements (up to 60% AMI) shown in chart
- Have owned your home for 10+ years, are the heir to a home that has been owned for 10+ years, and/or are aged 65 or older (senior)
To get started with Safe and Healthy Homes, call us at 410-366-8550 or email us at legacyintake@stambros.org.
Safe and Healthy Homes Income Limits
| Household Size | Maximum Household Income Limits |
|---|---|
| 1 | $44,160 |
| 2 | $50,460 |
| 3 | $56,760 |
| 4 | $63,060 |
| 5 | $68,130 |
| 6 | $73,170 |
| 7 | $78,210 |
| 8 | $83,250 |
Housing Upgrades to Benefit Seniors (HUBS) helps older adults obtain repairs and safety modifications needed to remain in their homes safely. St. Ambrose oversees repair services for neighborhoods in zip codes listed below. If you live outside these zip codes, we will refer you to a partner organization. You are eligible if you are:
- Currently live in one of the following zip codes: 21218, 21202, 21213, 21206
- Meet income requirements (up to 50% AMI) shown in chart
- Are aged 65 or older (senior)
To get started with the HUBS program, contact the HUBS Intake Line at 443-470-9871 or at HUBSintake@civicworks.com.
HUBS Income Limits
| Household Size | Maximum Household Income Limits |
|---|---|
| 1 | $42,600 |
| 2 | $48,700 |
| 3 | $54,800 |
| 4 | $60,850 |
| 5 | $65,750 |
| 6 | $70,600 |
| 7 | $75,500 |
| 8 | $80,350 |
*Repairs must be inside the house unless facade issues are compromising the integrity of your home.
If you prefer to speak with someone directly about eligibility, please call 410-366-8550 and ask about our home repair program or email legacyintake@stambros.org.