Emergency & Minor Home Repair Program & Other Resources
Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program
The Town of Gilbert offers an emergency and minor home repair program to income eligible Gilbert homeowners to assist with health or safety related home repairs. Examples of repairs include:
- Heating and cooling
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Glass repair
- Roof leaks
- ADA modifications
To be eligible:
- Must be a Gilbert homeowner and live in your home as a primary residence
- Must meet income eligibility - check your income
- Must have a repair that is a health or safety hazard or accessibility barriers
To apply for assistance:
1. Apply for the EMHR program on-line here prior to visiting the Gilbert CAP office-AZCEND.
2. Fill out a CAP office-AZCEND application and take to the Gilbert CAP office inside Boys & Girls Club
at 44 N. Oak St. (follow signs to
east side entrance).
3. Call for an appointment at the CAP office to review your application 480-963-6276 | View website
For more information contact Robert Kropp, Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator at robert.kropp@gilbertaz.gov or 480-503-6277.
Other Resources
First Time Homebuyer Hotline (602) 506-7294
The Industrial Development Authority of the County of Maricopa
- Genesis Housing Services - Gilbert 480-306-5161 | View website
- Newtown Community Development Corporation 480-517-1589 | View website
- List of all in Arizona View website
Down Payment Assistance
- Community Housing Resources of Arizona 602-631-9780 | View website
- Newtown Community Development Corporation 480-517-1589 | View website
Individual Development Accounts (IDA)
Individual development accounts are matched savings accounts that enable low-income families to save money for a particular financial goal, such as buying a home, paying for post-secondary education, or starting or expanding a small business.
The following non-profit organizations provide IDA programs to help you save for a down payment:
- Mesa Community Action Network (480) 833-9200 | View website
- Newtown Community Development Corporation 480-517-1589 | View website
- International Rescue Committee - Phoenix (480) 833-9200 | View website