Newburgh Homeowner Roof Repair Program Application

Homeowner Roof Repair Program is a program of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI)  in partnership with the City of Newburgh. 

Scope of Services

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh (Habitat Newburgh)will facilitate roof repairs/replacements of low/moderate-income owner-occupied homes in the City of Newburgh. Habitat Newburgh’s repair/replacement initiative, allowing up to $12,500 to be used for roof repair/replacement projects will be administered in the same manner as Habitat Newburgh’s Homeownership Program, where project approval is contingent upon each recipient’s ability to meet HUD income guidelines. Each homeowner will be required to provide income statements and will assume responsibility for any costs beyond $12,500.   

These services are provided by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh at an affordable cost to the homeowner. If you meet the requirements listed in the Applicant Eligibility section below please proceed and fill out the Roof Repair Application. 

This application, including the requested documents, will be reviewed by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh staff. If the application and materials provided meet our program criteria and the project is within Habitat’s resources, your application will be reviewed and considered with other qualifying applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Chosen recipients for a Roof Repair Project, will be notified by phone by a representative of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh. A home visit will then be scheduled to conduct an assessment of the repairs requested and work will begin once the homeowner and Habitat agree on the Scope of Work and a Work & Payment Agreement. Completing this application does not guarantee project approval or acceptance into the program.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this application or the process, please call (845) 568 - 6035 ext. 104 or email callen@habitatnewburgh.org. 

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh.

 Applicant Eligibility

• Applicant must be the homeowner residing in a single-family house that is no more than 2.5 stories high 
• House must be the primary place of residence
• Applicant must have lived in Habitat Newburgh’s service area for at least 1 year
• Applicant must meet household income guidelines [up to 80% of the area median income]
• Applicant must be willing to agree to the Work & Payment Agreement

Payment Agreement/ Fees

Fee: $75   Household income up to 49% of Area Median Income 

Fee: $150 Household income 50-80% of Area Median Income

I certify that the information on this application and in the attached documents and worksheets is accurate tothe best of my knowledge. I further certify that I own the property at the address given on this application. Ihave no present intention to move or offer my home for sale for at least three years. I confirm that any physicallyable persons residing in my home or visiting for the project day(s) will work alongside ABWK volunteers.I confirm that, except for the conditions attached, my home is a safe place for volunteers.To the extent permitted by law and without affecting the coverage provided by the required homeowner’sinsurance, I agree to sign and release a waiver of liability.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this application or the process, please call (845) 568 - 6035 ext. 104 or email callen@habitatnewburgh.org.

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh.

Completing this application does not guarantee project approval or acceptance into the program.