Does your home need repairs you just can't afford? The City may be able to help!
Our Housing Rehabilitation Program has helped more than 100 Beaverton homeowners make major repairs, including new roofs, plumbing and electrical work, and more.
The program is open to homeowners within the Beaverton city limits whose income does not exceed federal income guidelines:
The City started the program in 1996 as a way to help homeowners make critical repairs on their homes that they probably couldn't afford themselves. We can help with any kind of repair that affects the safety or health of the home's occupants, or the structural soundness of the home. Funding comes from federal Community Development Block Grants or HOME program dollars administered by the City.
The program has made a huge difference for Beaverton residents faced with problems like a leaky roof, a dangerously deteriorated porch, or a broken furnace, and no money to pay for repairs. In a recent case, we helped a single mother repair her leaking roof, replace some windows, and upgrade her electrical system to help her keep her children safe and warm.
The City operates the program in conjunction with the Portland Development Commission (PDC). After talking with a City staff member who can determine whether you are eligible, PDC walks you through the application process, and sends an experienced Construction Advisor to your home to identify problems. The Construction Advisor will help you identify contractors who can bid on the work, and you select the contractor (with some restrictions). The Program pays the contractors and PDC works out loan repayment arrangements with you.
Turnaround time is quick: in most cases, we can have a Construction Advisor at your home within a few business days. To find out more, call either the City of Beaverton at (503) 526-2488 or the Portland Development Commission at (503) 823-3400.
