preserving your home by making it safer and healthier

home repairs made affordable

Since 1990, 386 Home Preservation Projects have been completed in Eastern Jackson County. Our Home Preservation Program, or more commonly known as our Home Repair program, offers affordable solutions to help keep your home healthy, safe, and accessible. Projects include exterior repairs like roofs, windows, doors, ramps, and porches as well as interior modifications such as kitchen and bath accessibility, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and more!

Home Preservation Program

Our Home Preservation Program, or Home Repair Program, works with existing homeowners to perform repair projects as large as replacing a roof or as small as fixing a handrail on a staircase.

Aging in Place Modifications

Widening doors, installing ramps to allow for wheelchair access, and installing grab bars in bathrooms are just some of the ways we make people’s home more livable so that they can stay there as they age.

home repair eligibility

  • Step 1: Confirm that you meet program qualifications

    To qualify for any of our home repair programs, the following criteria must be met:


    • Owner occupied home
    • Current on mortgage payments
    • Current on property taxes
    • Current on utility bills
    • Possess homeowner insurance
    • Applicants must be willing to complete at least 10 hours of sweat equity

    *Prior assistance from Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity on property disqualifies applicant from receiving further funds for 5 years

  • Step 2: Meet income guidelines

    Repair program eligibility is based on the city in which you live and your combined gross household income. Based on the program, your combined gross income must be lower than 60% or 80% of the area's median income (AMI) based on the HUD household size. 


    Household               60%               80%


    1 Person                $43,320        $57,750


    2 Person                $49,500      $66,000


    3 Person                $55,680       $74,250


    4 Person                $61,860       $82,500


    5 Person               $66,840        $89,100


    6 Person                $71,760        $95,700


    7 Person                $76,740      $102,300


    8 Person                $81,660      $108,900

  • Step 3: Download and complete the application

    Download and complete the PDF application

    Download Here

available programs

Due to an overwhelming number of requests, we are only accepting requests for Lee’s Summit Critical Repair and the Independence Weatherization program. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS ARE FULL. If you’ve made a request in the past, we still have your information in our database. Your request has been recorded and you will be placed on a Notifications List when the program becomes available for home repair. Thank you for your patience as we work through previous requests. 

Lee's Summit Critical Home Repair

In partnership with the City of Lee’s Summit, Truman Habitat is accepting applications from eligible Lee’s Summit homeowners. Homeowners must meet income and eligibility requirements listed above.


Download the application

  • Roof repair or replacement
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • HVAC
  • Code violations
  • Dangerous tree removal
  • Exterior repairs and painting
  • Aging in place modifications
  • Ramps, railings, grab bars


Independence Power & Light and Spire Weatherization

With the help of IPL and Spire, Truman Habitat is seeking eligible homeowners* to apply for weatherization improvements to help lower your utility bills and ensure that everyone has a decent place to live. Homeowners must meet income and eligibility requirements listed above.


Download the application

*Must be a current IPL or Spire customer

*Applications are considered complete when all supporting documentation is submitted.


  • Furnace repair or replacement
  • Water heater repair or replacement
  • Central air conditioning repair or replacement
  • Weatherstripping
  • Attic insulation
  • Repairs to reduce air drafts


Please Note:

We do not offer emergency housing assistance or emergency home repair.

If you are in need of emergency services, please see the list below for organizations that may be able to help you.

Emergency Organizations:

United Way: 2-1-1
Community Services League: 816-254-4100
Homeless Hotline: 816-474-4599

your impact

“Mr. Handyman is a proud partner to Truman Heritage's Home Preservation Program. Helping homeowners maintain and stay in their homes safely is a blessing to them and to their communities.”

- Mr. Handyman

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