Housing Repair Assistance Program
The Housing Repair Assistance Program provides minor repairs to homes of eligible Renton residents. The focus of the repairs is to improve the environmental health and safety of residents' homes in the City of Renton.
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Eligibility
To be eligible one must:
- Live within the Renton City limits
- Own the home for at least the last 12 months and not plan to move from that residence in the following 12 months.
- Have a total household adjusted gross income that is less than the Maximum Annual Income Limits (based on HUD income limits for Washington State, King County) listed below.
| Family Size |
Maximum Income (based on Median Family Income of $157,100) |
| 1 |
$84,850 |
| 2 |
$96,950 |
| 3 |
$109,050 |
| 4 |
$121,150 |
| 5 |
$130,850 |
| 6 |
$140,550 |
| 7 |
$150,250 |
| 8 |
$159,950 |
Services Provided
Services are provided at no cost to the client and are based on the program coordinator’s determination of need and available resources. Maximum expenditures per client per calendar year are $6,000 with a maximum expenditure of $10,000 over 10 years.
Health and safety services are done on the primary structure of the house only (no carports, free-standing garages, or fences).
- Assessment: For new clients, the first service will be an inspection of the property and assessment of needs.
- Safety: Install smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and security lights. Repair and/or replace steps and stairs.
- Plumbing: Repair and/or replace water heaters, leaking faucets, valves, toilets, sinks, drains, and pipes.
- Electrical: Repair and/or replace non-working lights, switches, outlets, circuits, and exhaust fans.
- Weatherproofing: Clean, repair and/or replace gutters and downspouts.
- Heating: Repair and/or replace faulty furnace fans, thermostats and faulty primary heating equipment that is the sole source of heat.
- Adaptations for Disabilities: Install, repair and/or replace exterior ramps, handrails, grab bars, handheld shower heads, tub/shower seats, elevated toilet seats, tub edge saddle grab bars, and level door knobs and faucet handles.
- Roofing: Application of treatment to kill and/or inhibit moss growth. Repair minor roof leaks. Repair and/or replace roof flashing.
Services NOT Provided
- Appliance repair, replacement, or recycling
- Damages that are covered by homeowner's insurance
- Doors- interior, screen, and/or storm
- Fans- freestanding, or ceiling units used for air circulation
- Freestanding structures like sheds, carports, and garages
- Furnaces cleaning air ducts
- Carport gutters
- Lead-based paint- no repairs when more than one square foot of paint will be disturbed in homes built before 1978
- Fences
- Painting
- Retaining walls
- Swimming pools
- Tree removal
- Whole window or window screen replacement
- Yard work
Contractors
The City of Renton Home Repair Program uses a roster to invite contractors to bid on projects under $6,000. The lowest reasonable cost and responsible bidder is selected. Projects include:
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Furnace repair and replacement
- Sewer work
- General contracting
The City of Renton retains the right to remove or suspend a company at any time, based on the city’s opinion of the company’s performance and responsibility. To be on the roster, contractors will need:
Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
If you have questions, please contact the Housing Repair Coordinator at 425-430-6693.
Donations
The City of Renton accepts donations for the Housing Repair Assistance Program here.