I need a new roof, but I can't afford one. Is there any agency where I can get some help?
Try this site for low income home repair assistance:
www.rd.usda.gov/
I am 51. My roof is falling in and has mold on the outside. My ceilings are also falling in on the inside of my house from the roof leaking. Now I have black mold growing in my installation. I do not have the money to fix this; I live on 735 dollars a month. I cannot get a loan because the house is in such bad shape, and also my credit rating is not good. 
I have my daughter living with me and we are staying sick all the time from the mold and it is getting worse by the day. Is there anywhere that I can get help to repair this? I do not have the money to pay for these repairs.
I would suggest churches, Habitat for Humanity, Family Services, and the Boy Scouts. The reason I say Boy Scouts, is because years ago I know one area where a boy scout started a program to help people in your situation as his Eagle Scout project.
I am in desperate need of a new roof, but I do not have the money. I have tried to get a loan, but my credit is not too good. I am a single mother. Can someone tell me where I can find help?
There are programs that provide assistance via grants for home repair, however, the process to apply for specific programs takes time and patience.
Good Luck!
I live in Gallup New Mexico. I have guardianship of 3 kids and a single uncle. My roof has been leaking and I need help. We are on a very fixed income.
We are looking for a new roof, but can't find the money for it. Is there any agency out there that would help? Thanks.Finding home repair help can be difficult! A very easy online search for "low income home repair new mexico" produced many replies. You can try a search yourself and this US Department of Housing, etc., site to start. The people there will try to help you or suggest other resources.
portal.hud.gov/
I live in South Carolina. How do I go about getting my roof fixed? It's a family house owned by my uncle.
He receives disability and so do I. Is there anyone in the Horry county area that could help us?Your uncle can try:
www.eldercaredirectory.org/
Scroll down to your state.
Where can I find financial aid for roof repair in Clarksburg? My mom and dad's roof is in need of serious repair and I don't have the money to do it. Can any one offer assistance?
By Robert
Where is Clarksburg? Are you in the USA? If you are, then contact your local DFS office (division of family services) and ask them. They should have a listing of resources. Many churches (larger ones) may also have a resource list.
I live in Ohio and I just found out I need a new roof on my house. I am totally disabled and live on Social Security only. I have no other assets. Where I find help?
By BJP
There is a nationwide organization that helps seniors and disabled people with home repairs. I can't tell you the name of it because it has different names in different locations, even in different cities in the same state. I THINK most of the time it is referred to as Opportunities for Independent Living(OIL). They go by income, and let's face it some people get a large amount for disability.
I have a friend who between disability from the state where she was injured on the job, Federal government disability(SSD), her retirement SS and her ex-husbands retirement SS, she gets well over $2,000 a month and complains about not being able to do this or that. I live off $700 a month retirement SS and manage to get by.
That being said back in 1983 I decided to move into an apartment (I was 43), and don't have to worry about lawn care, snow removal, etc. I also don't have to worry about home repairs, heat, water, sewer, garbage, and my cable is also included in the rent as a thank you for renting from the landlord.
That being said, if a person does get help from the nationwide organization, they have to stay in the home for a certain number of years or else pay back on a pro-rated basis. I have a sister who got help from them and ended up having to go into a nursing home, and when her house was sold, a portion of what she made on the sale had to go to pay back the organization that repaired her home. There is also a waiting list to get this help.
Speak with your social worker/welfare worker at the Department of Social Services/Welfare Office. Also I don't know if the Salvation Army where you live would help. This summer in the city where I live they have volunteers from different businesses that are volunteering to paint houses for seniors. My guess is for the repairs that you need they would have to find volunteers from a building supply place or something. Your best bet will be to ask questions.
I live in Illinois and am unemployed. I have been experiencing leaking issues with my roof. It's so bad it's raining in my dining room.
I can't find any programs or funding programs. I need suggestions for help in the suburban area of Illinois.I have the materials. My roof leaks. I am a disabled mother. I need someone to come and do the repair. I live in Marion county. Where can I find roof repair assistance?
I am in desperate need of help to fix my roof before the hurricane season starts. I really don't have any money. The boards are starting to rot, and a few of them already broke!
The zink is rotten too. Are there any groups that can provide some assistance? I am in Jamaica, east rural.I am an 81 year old with a leaking roof and shingles falling off. I am on Social Security. Is there any help that I can get?
Go to www.HUD.org and click on your state. You can get help to fix your roof.
I'm in dire need of a roof and can't get a loan. I'm the only income in my home and make under 30,000 a year. Community assistance is overwhelmed with people needing assistance.
Does anyone have suggestions for me? I live in Alabama. I'm really stressed and can't get help from anywhere.I live in North West Florida-Pensacola and we have a "211" number you can call for all needs...check & see if you have that service in your area....also Catholic Social Services & United Way are wonderful help!
Call your township and ask for help some have contractors that you can call who will give you a discounted rate. If all else fails start getting figures on patching the roof. My township has a program that will loan you the money to put a new roof on and you don't have to payback the money unless you sell your house but that's for seniors only.
