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I need help, including donated materials and a licensed company, to help bring my roof up to city codes. I do not have the money to pay for this work. Is there any way that I can get the help that I need?
You didn't say where you live. But, you can go on line and find the nearest energy trust or energy assistance program and they can often help.
While I don't know how Habitat for Humanities works, might it be worthwhile asking them to help you with your place in exchange for hours you volunteer?
credit is not that good... need a roof really bad. Inverness Florida.
Do they have that in alabama
I do own my home.in the Los Angeles, California area.. .. but i have a medical condition that prevent me for working a long period of time.
Paid roofer.he failed me. Im out of money and its getting bad again. Im at end of my rope and desperately need help asap
I am 63 years old, widowed, live alone & receive SS. I cannot work or drive due to stroke I had almost 2 years ago. My roof leaks, has holes in it & I don't have the money myself to get a new roof. I am in serious need of help. I live in 1 story ranch.
My neighbor who is 93 years of age has a house that is also 93 years of age. It does not show a lot of damage to the home, still she does need some repairs. Also she really needs a roof put on. Without that roof she can lose her home insurance within three months. Once meeting her you wouldn't think that she is 93. She is very sweet. How can I find her some help?
By Nancy I. from Augusta, GA
The best thing to do would be to call your local Office of Aging. I don't know if that's what it will be called in your area, but there is usually some place similar in most areas. They will be able to direct you to what programs are available. My in-laws had a furnace put in and the bill was only due when the house was sold (a lien). It worked out very well for them. I hope there's a good program close to you. Good luck.
How can I receive help with the repairing of my roof? I need a donation of materials and a licensed contractor to do the repair. I do not have the money to pay for the work. I'm willing to set up some kind of payment plan. Is there any way I can get the help I need? I have less than 3 weeks to have it repaired. Thank you.
I have little to no money just started working again I have a shake roof that's over 25 years old needs replacement immediately.... I have no money what are my options
I have no income. Senior citizen need help putting roof on my house and need other work too.
Do you know any government programs that can assist me in repairing my roof? I am a single mother of 3 kids. I can not afford to repair my roof. I don't make a lot of money at my job and I pay all my bills by myself. I have no money left after I pay my bills and I really need a new roof on my home. Please help me!
Here is the link for repairs from usa.gov.
Here is a link to help:
Hi, I'm 62 years old, disabled and receive SSi 774.00 a month. I own my home inherited from my father. The roof is in need of new roof...for a couple of years now.
I have a neighbor who is a single mom. She desperately needs a new roof with much wood replacement and many other repairs to her home. She has no income, but does own the home. Can someone please refer me to someone who can help her in the Jacksonville, Florida.
This is the site for the Low Income Housing Authority. They should provide you with useful information.
You can contact local churches. People like helping others in need.
Are there grants for roof repairs for the elderly living in Lithonia, Georgia?
Try this site for possible help:
SENIORS-National Council On Aging (NCOA)
The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site:
My roof is leaking badly. I am so deep in debt that I can't buy roofing materials. My husband can do the work, but I need to know if anyone knows of an organization or something that can help me get the materials to do it with? I live in Clinton, Oklahoma. Thanks in advance.
Check in your area and see if Habitat for Humanity has a store reasonably close to you. I don't know what the stores would be called, but they sell a lot of donated items for a real reasonable price. Also if you belong to a church talk to the pastor and maybe they will take up a special offering to help you with the materials or maybe even a member of the congregation can donate the materials.
I'm looking for a grant to fix my 40 year old roof. This past winter it was leaking in 4 different places. I'm 66yrs old, on Social Security, and can not afford to pay for a roof and ceiling fixtures. Where I can get some help? Please!
You can try this site for help in your state.
I am a widow living in my house with the roof leaking. It is so bad I had to cover it with a tarpaulin. The insurance company refuses to sell me insurance because the roof is leaking right now. I am going thought some hardships. Is there any way I can get some help?
By Gardner J
Check with your County Offices - the local Housing Finance Association (HFA) or HUD (Office of Housing and Urban Development) often have low income emergency home repair programs that can help you. You can also check with local churches, senior centers and see if they can connect you with local resources that can help.
I need a new roof, but I don't have the money to get it done.
I'm unemployed and I've started my Social Security.
Do you know someone who can help me with this expense?
By SP from Fountain Inn, SC
If you are elderly call your town hall and see if your area has a program where if your real estate taxes are paid you can finance a new roof at 6% interest and you can pay it off when you sell the house years later.
