Thank you for your interest in Rebuilding Together Charleston! We are proud to serve the neighbors in our communities who need help keeping their homes safe and healthy. Before applying, please read our applicant criteria below. If you have a question that is not answered here, please call our office at 304-343-4663.
Applicant Criteria
Your home must be owner occupied for the past three years.
Your home must be in Kanawha or Putnam counties.
Your total household income must fall at or below 50% of the HUD income limits. All residents in the home must disclose income.
You must own your home.
Income Guidelines
Your household must have a combined annual income below these guidelines.
Persons in Family
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Annual Income Kanawha County
26,900
30,750
34,600
38,400
41,500
44,550
47,650
Annual Income Putnam County
35,550
40,600
45,700
50,750
54,850
58,900
62,950
Common Repairs
Typically Excluded Repairs
Wheelchair ramps and other accessibility improvements
Installation of grab bars to improve safety
Minor plumbing and electrical work
Minor flooring repair or replacement
Painting, interior and exterior
Window repair
Major plumbing or sewer line repair
Major electrical work
Foundation repairs
Cosmetic repairs or non-mission-focused improvements
Emergency repairs
How to Apply
We know that asking for help can be difficult, so it is our goal to make the application process as easy as possible. Here is a step by step guide to what you can expect as a homeowner apply for help through Rebuilding Together Charleston.
You can fill out our application below. If you would like an application mailed to you or need assistance filling it out, please contact our office at 304-343-4663. *An application is not a guarantee of service.
Fill out the application completely, including all pages and supporting documents.
- To verify home and land ownership please include a copy of one of the following: Deed to the home, homeowner insurance policy cover page, property tax bill, property tax waiver. - To verify total household income please include a copy of one of the following: Tax returns, paycheck stub, letter from Social Security or a copy of SSI check, or unemployment documentation. 3. If you meet our eligibility requirements, and your needs are within our capacity, your home will be previewed by an RTC representative to assess the work needed. 4. We then determine if we have volunteers and resources to do the work needed on your home. 5. You will be notified if we can provide home repair services for you. 6. If we can provide services for you, we find the funding and match volunteers so we can discuss project planning and completion with you. - This process can take some time depending on the number and type of repairs that are requested, over a year in some cases. - We cannot provide emergency repairs.
If you have questions about the application process or aren't sure of your application status, please call our office at 304-343-4663.
