The City of Yakima Single-Family Emergency Repair Program aims to help homeowners with home-repair issues such as electrical problems, plumbing issues, heating and air conditioning problems, roof repairs/replacements, wheelchair ramp installations, and more.

Qualifications for this program:

1. You must be the homeowner inside the city limits of Yakima and have owned the home for at least one year.
2. You must live in the home on a year-round basis. 
3. Total income must be below 80% of the Federal Median Income Guidelines for the number of individuals living in the home. 
4. All homeowners must complete the application process.
5. All income of individuals living in the home over the age of 17 must be counted and income documentation provided.
6. All homeowners must be a US Citizen or Legal Resident.   

Examples of projects (click photo to enlarge):

Disqualifications:  

1. You rent the property.
2. The home is not in your name. 
3. You own more than one property.
4. You have more than $50,000 in stocks, bonds, CDs, retirement or saving accounts. 
5. Your home is currently for sale or has been for sale in the last 90 days. 
6. Your home will be listed for sale within 180 days of repair work being completed. 
7. You are unable to complete the application due to lack of documentation. 

How do I apply?

Visit the Office of Neighborhood Development Services office (112 S 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901) during office hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to pick up an application and discuss your request with staff. We can also be reached by phone at (509) 575-6101 to answer your questions.

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