About
Repair Affair Day is a community service program that began in 1993 to coordinate the efforts to make free accessibility improvements for low-income homeowners or their dependents who are elderly and/or have a disability. The program is designed for individuals who can’t do the work themselves or afford to hire someone.
Projects
All repairs must be accessibility-related. Eligible projects include accessible ramps, handrails, and grab bars (see the application for the full list of eligible projects). Non-eligible projects include walk-in showers, widening doors, roof repairs, siding repairs, or issues due to lack of home maintenance.
The Repair Affair committee and the Community Development of Sioux Falls will determine which homes meet the eligibility requirements and will have updates made. Funding and volunteer resources are limited, so some projects may not be approved for this reason.
Homeowners needing major repairs done to their home are encouraged to contact the Housing Division of the City of Sioux Falls by calling (605) 367-8180 or other services organizations. The Repair Affair committee will attempt to match other applicants whose needs do not fit within the scope of Repair Affair with another appropriate agency.
Guidelines
Homeowners must meet certain financial guidelines. Ongoing medical expenses are to be deducted from the applicant’s income only if the applicant is over the income limits. Proof of income (W2 tax form or other official documents) will be required before the application will be processed. All projects are reviewed and selected by the Repair Affair committee.
Eligibility Requirements (subject to change)
- Home must be in one of the following counties: Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Lincoln, McCook, Minehaha, or Turner.
- All projects must be accessibility-related. Applicant or a dependent living in the home full-time must have a disability or be 65 years of age or older. If applying for a dependent, a doctor’s note with medical conditions is required.
- Applicant must own and occupy the home (title of the property must be in their name).
- If the home needs major repairs or is not structurally sound, the applicant will be referred to another appropriate agency.
- Work will not be done on mobile homes. No exceptions.
- The combined household income (minus ongoing medical expenses that are incurred on a monthly basis) must be within the following guidelines.
| Household Size | Annual Income* |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $53,750 |
| 2 People | $61,450 |
| 3 People | $69,100 |
| 4 People | $76,800 |
| 5 People | $82,950 |
| 6 People | $89,100 |
| 7 People | $95,250 |
*Income guidelines are provided by the Department of HUD and are subject to change.
Funding
The program is funded by a block grant from Community Development of Sioux Falls and funding from the Home Builders Care Foundation. The repairs are done at absolutely no cost to the homeowner.
Time-Frame
The projects are completed on an annual basis. All projects will be completed in one day between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Extensive projects cannot be considered due to limited funds, time, and volunteers. A single rain day will be planned and used only if needed.