Home Repair Assistance
Hearts & Hammers provides free exterior home repair assistance in the Minneapolis–St. Paul and Dallas–Fort Worth areas.
Our goal is simple: help homeowners address needed repairs and maintenance so they can remain safely and independently in the homes and communities they love.
Who We Help
Hearts & Hammers helps qualifying homeowners maintain the exterior of their homes.
Eligibility varies by location, but our programs are designed for income-qualified older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and surviving spouses who own and live in their homes.
Choose your area below to review requirements and apply for assistance.
What We Can Help With
Depending on the home and the scope of the work, projects may include:
- Exterior painting
- Carpentry and minor exterior repairs
- Landscaping and yard cleanup
- Stairs, railings, ramps, and other access improvements
- Smaller maintenance projects that do not require a full Program Day
Every project begins with an assessment of the homeowner’s needs and the work Hearts & Hammers can safely and effectively complete.
Home Repair Assistance
Our Repair Programs
The Hearts Program
Larger exterior repair and maintenance projects completed with volunteer teams during full Program Days.
The Fix-It Program
Smaller, focused repairs that can make an important difference without requiring a large volunteer team.
The Safe Access Initiative
Exterior improvements such as ramps, stairs, handrails, and walkways that help homeowners safely enter and leave their homes.
How the Process Works
1. Apply:
Tell us about your home, your household, and the repairs you need.
2. We Review Your Application
Hearts & Hammers confirms eligibility and determines whether the requested work fits our programs.
3. We Visit the Home
A site visit helps us understand the condition of the home and develop an appropriate project scope.
4. We Match the Project
Depending on the work needed, the project may become a full Program Day, Fix-It project, or Safe Access project.
5. The Work Gets Done
Hearts & Hammers coordinates volunteers, partners, materials, and other resources needed to complete the approved work.
What Does It Cost?
Hearts & Hammers provides approved repair services at no cost to the homeowner.
Our work is made possible by volunteers, sponsors, donors, foundations, and community partners who provide the funding, materials, equipment, and labor needed to complete projects.
Ready to Get Started?
Choose your area to review eligibility requirements and apply for assistance.
Or contact us and we’ll send you a paper application to complete and return by mail.
Hearts & Hammers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our home repair services are provided at no cost to qualifying homeowners.
We’ve been serving Texas and Minnesota homeowners with volunteer-powered repairs for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Apply?
Choose your area to review eligibility requirements and start your application.
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