Owner-Occupied Repair Program (OORP)
However long a home has been owned, it is a major investment for its owner as well as a source of pride and stability.
What is OORP?
As houses age and begin to deteriorate, financial hardship and limited income can create barriers to making the repairs necessary to prevent homes from falling into dangerous conditions.
The Owner-Occupied Repair Program (OORP) began in 2002 to make health-, safety-, and accessibility-related repairs for homeowners living on low incomes whose homes have significantly deteriorated to the point of becoming hazardous living environments. Repairs include electrical, plumbing, ADA accessibility modifications, roofing, HVAC, foundation, and flooring.
OORP Participating Households
The majority of OORP participating households are considered extremely low to very low income, making 30–60% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI) which equates to $18,450 (30% AMI for one person household) to $52,680 (60% AMI for family of four). Most participants are older adults. In addition:
- 75% are female and Head of Household
- 97% self-report living with a medical condition
- 64% are living with a disability
- 61% are unemployed
- 29% are retired
The OORP not only addresses these hazards through essential repairs, but also contributes to the physical and mental well-being of the homeowners we serve, preserves the home asset, and helps build generational wealth for families.
Click below to see homes impacted by the OORP.
