The City of South Bend is excited to launch the 2026 Home Repair Program!
This year, the program will focus on ROOF REPLACEMENTS only. Please review the requirements below prior to starting your application.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements include [click for more detail]:
- Age: Must be 65 years or older at the time of application.
- Residency: Applicant must be a resident of South Bend, Indiana.
- Income Limit: Must be enrolled in the City’s Utility Assistance Program
- Homeownership: Must be the primary residence of the applicant. Rentals are not eligible.
- Applicants must be current on property taxes.
- Must have current homeowner’s insurance for the property.
Important Notes to Consider
Keep these in mind when applying [click for more detail]:
- View complete guidelines.
- An eligible home will be determined through the completion of a required program inspection.
- Repairs are approved only when in poor or failing condition and not compliant with local codes. Successful submission of an application does not guarantee that your home will qualify for repairs.
- All repairs are to the residential structure and will not be made to accessory structures such as sheds or garages.
- Repairs not exceeding $2,500.00 are considered minor and will be considered regular homeowner maintenance. Minor repairs and regular homeowner maintenance items will not be considered within this program.
- This program provides a grant on behalf of the homeowner. There is no cost to the homeowner. Contractors are paid directly from the City of South Bend.
- Property must be in condition to allow for inspection/assessments and work to be completed. Any one of the following conditions is unacceptable and a reason for program denial:
- Utilities shut off
- Excessive clutter that obstructs the inspection of all areas of the home
- No evidence of action taken against the infestation of bugs/rodents
- Open and unresolved City ordinance violations
Options to Apply for the South Bend Home Repair Program
You only need to do one of the following:
Apply by phone by calling 311
Apply online: South Bend Home Repair Prescreening Form
Come to City Hall (215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601) Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 5 pm.
Attend an in-person session:
- January 27 from 9:00am-11:00am
- Kroc Center (900 W Western Ave, South Bend, IN 46601)
- January 29 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
- MLK Dream Center (1522 Linden Ave, South Bend, IN 46628)
- February 2 from noon-2pm
- Portage Senior Commons (133 N William St, South Bend, IN 46601)
City of South Bend Request for Qualifications
The City of South Bend, Indiana is soliciting responses to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified roof contractors to serve as Pre-Qualified Contractors for its South Bend Home Repair Program. Responses shall meet the Minimum Specifications and Program Conditions as listed in the RFQ.
Home Repair Contractor Request for Qualifications
Other Opportunities
- Indiana Energy Saver Program is a statewide initiative to support homeowners and tenants with making their home more energy efficient. This program is being promoted by the City of South Bend’s Office of Sustainability.
- Lead Safe South Bend funding is available to income-qualified homeowners for lead abatement or interim controls that make your housing safer.
- Rebuilding Together St. Joseph County provides a mix of major safety issues and improvement projects in a defined geographic location within the City. Priority given to seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners who met income requirements.
- Real Services offers energy assistance and weatherization support for income eligible households.
- Learn about resources to support you and your family in the City of South Bend at southbendin.gov/support