Emergency and Minor Home Repair Program

Annual Report

The Town of Gilbert offers an emergency 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
• Roof leaks
• ADA modifications
• Lox box Installation (NEW)

To qualify for assistance, the following criteria must be met:

• Own a home in Gilbert, Arizona
• The home must be your primary residence
• You must have the legal right to be in the United States.
• Household earns at or below 80% of the Area Median Income
• Able to provide statement of crisis
• Must have a repair that is a health or safety hazard or accessibility barriers
• Must not have available assets exceeding $30,000
• Must meet income eligibility - check your income
• Agree and understand program expectations
• Agree and understand Lead Based Paint Information

Documents Needed to Complete the Application Process:

• All household members social security cards
• Birth Certificate (applicant only)
• Driver's License (applicant only)
• Current Town of Gilbert Utility Bill
• 30 Day income for all household members
• Deed to Home (online)
• Tax Returns

Gilbert Emergency Home Repair Program Annual and Lifetime Financial Assistance

To apply for assistance:

1. Complete the online application using the Neighborly Software Portal
2. The Neighborly Participant guide will provide information on how to set up an account.
3. Call 480-892-5331 or email nas@azcend.org for an appointment at the Gilbert NAS office inside the Heritage Center at 132 W Bruce Ave, Gilbert 85233 to review your application | View website 

For more information contact Robert Kropp, Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator at robert.kropp@gilbertaz.gov or 480-503-6277.  Informational Brochure

Roofing Repair and Replacement Program

Roof Repair and Replacement Waiting List

Gilbert is also able to assist homeowners with extensive roofing repairs and replacement projects.  These needs do have a separate application and qualification process.  Please click on the links below to learn more about these programs.

Roof Repair and Replacement Program Guidelines

Exterior Painting Program

The Gilbert Home Paint Program is designed to assist qualified homeowners paint the exterior of their homes in a comprehensive effort to maintain and improve the character, aesthetic quality and property values within the community. The emphasis of the Exterior Repaint Program is to help homeowners in HOA communities address CC&R violations resulting in fines and liens.

The goal of the program will be to facilitate the painting of up to 3 homes in the fall and 3 homes in the spring based on funding availability.  

Exterior Painting Program Guidelines

Referral Sources

Gilbert partners with non-profit organizations who can also assist with your emergency minor home repair needs. 

Ability360 

Ability360’s Home Modification program assists people with disabilities and/or seniors who need modifications to their residence to improve accessibility and safety. The program facilitates accessible modifications for low-to-moderate-income Maricopa County residents made possible mainly by Community Development Block Grants.

View their home modification program video: https://youtu.be/jL2P8yw1MII

Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun

Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun has partnered with the Town of Gilbert to provide a special Home Safety and Critical Home Repair program made possible by a grant from the Town of Gilbert and the HUD Community Development Block Grant program. 

All services are free to Gilbert residents experiencing economic challenges. If your total household income falls into one of the categories listed on the chart below, you are eligible for free services. 

View Flier Rack Card Gilbert

Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona

Habitat for Humanity's Aging in Place program is a partnership with people age 65 and older to help them age safely in their homes. The program focuses on making safety improvements, mobility modifications and weatherization enhancements. 

Application Link

Contractors for Gilbert's Emergency & Minor Home Repair Program

Are you a contractor looking for more business?  Looking to do good things in the community? Then Gilbert would like you to get involved in our Emergency and Minor Home repair program!

All contractors are required to register using the Neighborly Portal

The Contractor User Guide will provide information on how to set up an account.

How to Register in SAM.gov for a Unique Entity ID

For more information, contact Robert Kropp, Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator at robert.kropp@gilbertaz.gov or 480-503-6277 

AZ Relay 711

The Town of Gilbert does not discriminate against any individual or program applicant on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, handicap, familial status or national origin. 

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

• 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