FREED's Fix-It program organizes volunteers to make minor home repairs or modifications which are health or safety related. Modifications may include installation of grab bars and hand rails, repair or replacement of electrical fixtures and leaking drains, help with ramps, and minor repairs to entry steps and porches. Modifications support people with disabilities, including seniors, so that they may continue to live in their own homes. 

This program is offered through the Main Office site in Grass Vallely AND the Branch Office site in Yuba City.

Web pages

• Home - https://freed.org/
• Fix-It program - https://freed.org/services/independent-living/fix-it-program/
• Contact - https://freed.org/contact/

This resource is eligible for electronic referral.

Cecil Construction, Inc provides emergency home services 24/7/365 to Grass Valley, California residents and the surrounding Sierra Nevada Foothills areas. The company has a number of Emergency Response Crews that are fully equipped with everything they need from trucks to tarps to ladders to sealants to mitigate further damage to property. They can also do residential and commercial interior and exterior painting. Cecil Construction is a member of the nonprofit Nevada County Contractors' Association.
 
Please note: Contractors charge fees for service. At this time there is no established low or no cost organization doing this kind of work in Nevada County.
 
Cecil Construction, Inc can help with:

• Wind damage
• Water damage/dry outs/extraction
• Fire and smoke damage
• Mold damage
• Tree removal
• Board-ups/Roof Tarping
• Structure Cleaning
• Contents pack out and storage
• Contents cleaning
• Contents Inventory

Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes in partnership with local low income families.

Offers the Habitat Home Ownership Program that provides an opportunity for local, low income families to purchase a simple, decent, affordable home in Nevada County. 

Families are chosen based on three basic eligibility criteria:
1. Need - family income is between 30% to 80% of the median income in Nevada County.
2.  Ability To Pay - verify that the family does have steady income in order to successfully pay the monthly mortgage payments.
3. Willingness To Partner with Habitat - family agrees to do 500 "sweat equity" hours helping build their home or providing other service to the organization.  

The NC Habitat Homeowner selection committee carefully reviews applications, conducts interviews, and makes home visits in order to ensure that the families selected have the greatest need and likelihood of success as homeowners.

First Time Homebuyer Program
The City of Grass Valley First Time Homebuyer program can help low income households purchase their first home. Funding can help people qualify for a loan and assist with down payment and closing costs. This City of Grass Valley program is managed by Michael Baker Interntional.

Web pages

• Brochure in English and Spanish with basic program requirements, maximum income limits, and info about how to apply - https://www.cityofgrassvalley.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/fthb_brochure.pdf

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore offers used, low cost home improvement goods such as appliances, furniture, lighting, housewares, hardware, plumbing, electrical, building supplies, lawn and garden materials, and tools. Accepts donations from the community, and may offer a pick-up service for larger items. Call to inquire.

The USDA Rural Housing Service provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes or provides grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.

• Eligibility requirements, loan and grant amounts, etc.
• Single Family Housing Repair Loan and Grants fact sheet
• Single Family Housing Programs
• Eligible dwelling size: 440 minimum to 2,000 maximum square feet. These may be waived on rare occasions, so people with smaller or larger dwellings may apply. Source: Handbook HB-1-3550, Chapter 5, page 12 (pdf page 245).
• All USDA Rural Development projects

Web pages from above with visible url links

• Single Family Housing eligibility requirements, loan and grant amounts, etc - https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants/ca
• Single Family Housing Programs - https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs
• Single Family Housing Repair Loan and Grants fact …

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The mission of Alta California Regional Center is to create partnerships to support all eligible individuals with developmental disabilities, children at risk, and their families in choosing services and supports through individual lifelong planning as a means to achieve healthy and productive lives in their own communities Alta California Regional Center serves individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other similar conditions.

The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA ) is excited to announce our Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program and we are looking to our local government partners to help us reach qualifying homeowners.
Eligible homeowners could receive up to $40,000 to fund ADU predevelopment and closing costs (including interest rate buydowns).

Web pages from above with visible url links

• Alta California Regional Center -  https://www.altaregional.org/
• California Housing Finance Agency -&nbs…

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The Habitat for Humanity ReStore offers used, low cost home improvement goods such as appliances, furniture, lighting, housewares, hardware, plumbing, electrical, building supplies, lawn and garden materials, and tools. Accepts donations from the community, and may offer a pick-up service for larger items. Call to inquire.

 The City of Roseville Water Wise House Calls manages the ongoing global health crisis, in-person Water Wise House Calls have been modified to ensure customers and staff keep safe.  You can schedule by filling out the form below or contact us at (916) 774-5761. 
An H20 expert analyzes your water use and provides you with water savings tips and devices free of charge.

• Check toilets and other plumbing fixtures for leaks.
• Help develop proper and efficient water irrigation schedules.
• Provide free water-saving devices, brochures, and any current rebate information to help reduce water use.
• Assess irrigation sprinkler uniformity and water runoff characteristics.
• Analyze irrigation and drainage systems and provide maintenance, repair, or replacement recommendations.
• Check meter reading and water pressure (if relevant).
• Pressure check exterior plumbing for leaks.

Schedule your appointment today by calling (916) 774-5761 or filling out the form on the website.

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Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes in partnership with local low income families.

Offers the Habitat Home Ownership Program that provides an opportunity for local, low income families to purchase a simple, decent, affordable home in Placer County. Please contact or visit the website for additional information.