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Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program

The Town of Gilbert offers an emergency and minor home repair program to income eligible Gilbert homeowners to assist with health or safety related home repairs. Examples of repairs include:

  • Heating and cooling
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Glass repair
  • Roof leaks
  • ADA modifications
  • Lox box Installation (NEW)

To be eligible:

Documents Needed to Complete the Application Process:

  • Town of Gilbert Application
  • AZCEND Application
  • All household members social security cards
  • Birth Certificate (applicant only)
  • Driver's License (applicant only)
  • Current Town of Gilbert Utility Bill
  • 30 Day income for all household members
  • Deed to Home (online)

Gilbert Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program Annual and Lifetime Financial Assistance

To apply for assistance:

1. Apply for the EMHR program on-line here prior to visiting the Gilbert Neighborhood Assistance Services (NAS) office-AZCEND.  

2. Fill out a NAS office-AZCEND application and take to the Gilbert NAS office inside the Heritage Center at 132 W Bruce Ave, Gilbert 85233.  Building located between Boys and Girls Club and Gilbert Community Center.    

3.  Call 480-892-5331 or email heritage@azcend.org for an appointment at the NAS office to review your application | View website 

For more information contact Robert Kropp, Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator at robert.kropp@gilbertaz.gov or 480-503-6277.  Informational brochure

 

Roofing Repair and Replacement Program

Gilbert is also able to assist homeowners with extensive roofing repairs and replacement projects.  These needs do have a separate application and qualification process.  Please click on the links below to learn more about these programs.

Due to unprecedented demand, the Town of Gilbert’s Roofing Repair and Replacement Program a waiting list for service currently exists, and staff will be reviewing additional projects on a case-by-case basis mid-summer.  The current priority is to assist those with HVAC repairs during months with extreme heat temperatures.

Roof Repair and Replacement Program Guidelines

Roof Repair and Replacement Waiting List

Exterior Painting Program

The Gilbert Home Paint Program is designed to assist qualified homeowners paint the exterior of their homes in a comprehensive effort to maintain and improve the character, aesthetic quality and property values within the community. The emphasis of the Exterior Repaint Program is to help homeowners in HOA communities address CC&R violations resulting in fines and liens.

The goal of the program will be to facilitate the painting of up to 3 homes in the fall and 3 homes in the spring based on funding availability.  

Exterior Painting Program Guidelines

 

 

Annual Report

Referral Sources

Gilbert partners with non-profit organizations who can also assist with your emergency minor home repair needs. 

Ability360 

Ability360’s Home Modification program assists people with disabilities and/or seniors who need modifications to their residence to improve accessibility and safety. The program facilitates accessible modifications for low-to-moderate-income Maricopa County residents made possible mainly by Community Development Block Grants.

View their home modification program video: https://youtu.be/jL2P8yw1MII

Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun

Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun has partnered with the Town of Gilbert to provide a special Home Safety and Critical Home Repair program made possible by a grant from the Town of Gilbert and the HUD Community Development Block Grant program. 

All services are free to Gilbert residents experiencing economic challenges. If your total household income falls into one of the categories listed on the chart below, you are eligible for free services. 

View Flier Rack Card Gilbert

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona

Habitat for Humanity's Aging in Place program is a partnership with people age 65 and older to help them age safely in their homes. The program focuses on making safety improvements, mobility modifications and weatherization enhancements. 

Application Link

Contractors for Gilbert's Emergency & Minor Home Repair Program

Are you a contractor looking for more business?  Looking to do good things in the community? Then Gilbert would like you to get involved in our Emergency and Minor Home repair program!

How to become a vendor step by step guide!

How to Register in SAM.gov for a Unique Entity ID

For more information, contact Robert Kropp, Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator at robert.kropp@gilbertaz.gov or 480-503-6277 

AZ Relay 711

The Town of Gilbert does not discriminate against any individual or program applicant on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, handicap, familial status or national origin. 

Other Resources

First Time Homebuyer Hotline (602) 506-7294
The Industrial Development Authority of the County of Maricopa

Certified Housing Counseling Agencies Provides assistance with pre-purchase and post purchase counseling, credit counseling, and pre-foreclosure counseling)

Down Payment Assistance

  • Newtown Community Development Corporation 480-517-1589 | View website 

Individual Development Accounts (IDA)

Individual development accounts are matched savings accounts that enable low-income families to save money for a particular financial goal, such as buying a home, paying for post-secondary education, or starting or expanding a small business.

The following non-profit organizations provide IDA programs to help you save for a down payment:

  • Mesa Community Action Network (480) 833-9200 | View website  
  • Newtown Community Development Corporation 480-517-1589 | View website  
  • International Rescue Committee - Phoenix (480) 833-9200 | View website