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Homeowner Assistance

Rebuilding Together Charles County helps eligible homeowners with essential repairs and home modifications that can improve safety, accessibility, comfort, and independence.

 

Who May Qualify?

Applicants generally must own and live in the Charles County home for which assistance is requested. The program serves homeowners with limited incomes and places special emphasis on older adults and people with disabilities. Veterans and other households facing serious financial hardship may also be considered according to current program guidelines and available resources.

Eligibility and project selection may depend on:

  • Homeownership and full-time occupancy
  • Household income and required documentation
  • The age or disability status of household members
  • The type and urgency of the requested repairs
  • The condition and structural safety of the home
  • Available funding, materials, and qualified volunteers
  • Permission for the organization to inspect and evaluate the property

Submitting an application does not guarantee selection or guarantee that every requested repair can be completed.

Types of Repairs We May Consider

Services vary by project and available resources. Repairs and modifications may include:

  • Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, handrails, and accessibility improvements
  • Steps, porches, floors, doors, and window repairs
  • Minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work
  • Roof and weatherization repairs
  • Interior or exterior painting
  • Heating-related repairs when appropriate
  • Yardwork, cleanup, and trash removal
  • Other repairs that address health and safety concerns

Repairs We May Be Unable to Complete

Rebuilding Together Charles County relies heavily on volunteers, donated materials, grants, and community support. The organization may be unable to accept projects involving unsafe working conditions, major structural failure, extensive reconstruction, or work that exceeds available funding, permits, time, or volunteer expertise.

What You May Need to Provide

Applicants may be asked to provide copies of documents such as:

  • A completed homeowner application
  • Proof of homeownership
  • Proof that the applicant occupies the home
  • Household income documentation
  • Tax returns, benefit statements, or other income verification
  • Disability documentation when required
  • Mortgage, property tax, and homeowners’ insurance information
  • Photographs or descriptions of the needed repairs

Do not send original documents unless specifically instructed. Contact the office for the most current application and document requirements.

How the Application Process Works

  1. Review the eligibility information.
  2. Contact Rebuilding Together Charles County or download the current application.
  3. Complete the application and gather the requested documentation.
  4. Submit the application using the instructions on the current form.
  5. If the application moves forward, a representative may contact you to discuss the request and schedule a home assessment.
  6. The organization will determine whether the project fits its guidelines, resources, and volunteer capacity.

Download the Current Homeowner Application

Website administrator: Do not connect the button above to the older 2018 application until the organization confirms that it is still the approved form.

Questions or Help With the Application

Call (301) 392-0202 or email rtstaff@rtcharlescounty.org.

You may also write to:

Rebuilding Together Charles County
P.O. Box 86
Waldorf, MD 20604-0086

Rebuilding Together Charles County provides assistance without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other status protected by law.