Preservation & Repair

The Preservation & Repair program works to preserve the existing affordable housing inventory, improve accessibility and safety of the homes through critical home repairs, and revitalize neighborhoods and community spaces.

Through this program, homeowners are able to stay in the homes in which they already live, while increasing the safety, accessibility, and beauty of the home.

Examples of the kind of work that is completed include: repair or replacement of roofs, windows, or doors, and weatherization of the home, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and addition of accessibility features, wheelchair ramps and hand railings.

Before

After

Applicants will be served on a first come, first qualified basis until funding runs out.

program requirements

  • Must own the home and is occupied as the primary residence in Lake or Sumter County for a minimum of 1 year
  • Must have homeowner’s insurance or be willing to sign a hold harmless agreement
  • Verification of income, ownership, and homeowner’s insurance may be required, or willingness to sign a hold harmless agreement
  • Must be willing to partner with Habitat Lake-Sumter
  • Must be at or below the income limits

Income Limit Guidelines

Sumter County

  • 1 Person – $36,450
  • 2 Persons – $41,650
  • 3 Persons – $46,850
  • 4 Persons – $52,050
  • 5 Persons – $56,250

Lake County

  •  1 Person – $40,250
  • 2 Persons – $46,000
  • 3 Persons – $51,750
  • 4 Persons – $57,450
  • 5 Persons – $62,050

*Please note that income limits change annually based on USDA guidelines of the Area Median Income calculations. Figures above last released April 2026.

For questions about Preservation & Repair, contact us at 352-483-0434 or info@habitatLS.org

Once served, applicants must wait 3 years after receiving assistance before reapplying. Under the exceptional circumstances that an applicant is involuntarily removed from the program, applicants will be restricted from re-applying for the same funding source and must wait 5 years before being eligible to re-apply for the program.

Curb Appeal Program

Need a helping hand with front-yard landscaping and exterior touch ups?

Through our Youth Impact Days, local youth and community organizations volunteer their time to gain leadership skills while making a visible difference in the neighborhood.

Some improvements can include:

  • Fresh landscaping
  • Yard cleanup
  • Minor exterior painting
  • Walkway tidying

Do you qualify? We prioritize homeowners who meet the following Preservation & Repair criteria:

  • Ownership: You must own and occupy your home as your primary residence.
  • Location: Your home must be located within Lake or Sumter county.
  • Income: Your household must fall within program guidelines.
  • Partnership: You must be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter.

 

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Veteran Home Repair Program

Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter offers home preservation and repair services for Veterans and their families. Through our Veterans Housing Initiative, we provide essential repairs, accessibility modifications, and supportive resources to help Veterans remain safely and comfortably in their homes.

Available Repairs Include:

  • Roof replacement
  • HVAC repair/replacement
  • Deck repair or replacement
  • Accessibility improvements (ramps, rails)
  • Painting & pressure washing
  • Weatherization (doors/windows)
  • Siding, soffit, fascia, and gutter work
  • Interior repairs
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Eustis Home Repair Program

The City of Eustis has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter to offer home preservation and repair services for eligible homeowners.

 

  • Available Repairs Include:
  • Roof replacement
  • HVAC repair/replacement
  • Deck repair or replacement
  • Accessibility improvements (ramps, rails)
  • Painting & pressure washing
  • Weatherization (doors/windows)
  • Siding, soffit, fascia, and gutter work
  • Interior repairs
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Program Eligibility

Must own a home occupied as a primary residence for a minimum of 1 year in the city of Eustis, outside of the CRA

Must have homeowner’s insurance or be willing to sign a hold harmless agreement

Must be at or below the income limits, with priority given to very low-income households

Family Size / Household Income Limits

$64,350

1 Person Household

$73,550

2 Person Household

$82,750

3 Person Household

$91,900

4 Person Household

$99,300

5+ Person Household

For questions about the Eustis Home Repair Program, contact us at 352-483-0434 or info@habitatLS.org

Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

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