Need home repairs?
We are a local non-profit organization providing free home repairs for income-eligible homeowners in select neighborhoods of Philadelphia, with a focus on health, safety and energy efficiency. Repairs are performed by licensed contractors and are covered by a minimum one-year warranty.
If your neighborhood block has at least 10 eligible homeowners who are in need of repairs, you may apply to host a two-day Block Build event to get repairs for yourself and your neighbors.
See our 25 Safe and Healthy Housing Priorities for details about the types of repairs we do.
How do I sign up?
Call us or check our service map to see if you live in a neighborhood where we work.
If you fall within our service area and meet eligibility requirements, we will direct you to the appropriate Community Partner who will take down your information and add you to the waitlist. ***PLEASE NOTE: Wait times range from one year to several years depending on neighborhood and being on the waitlist is not a guarantee of repairs.
If you are selected, RTP or our Community Partner will contact you to fill out an application for repairs.
Next, one of our program managers will contact you to set up an inspection to assess the health and safety of your home (according to our 25 Safe and Healthy Priorities). The home inspection is also a time for homeowners to share their repair priorities.
Our team will prepare a Work To Perform agreement detailing the repairs that will be provided.
RTP staff and contractors will begin working on your home.
Once all repairs are completed, RTP staff will conduct a final inspection and provide final paperwork including a closeout packet with home maintenance tips and contact information for all contractors should an issue arise within the warranty period.
“This home is my wealth and to keep it safe and to maintain it so that I can pass it onto my daughter is a big deal.”