Request Assistance

HopeBUILDERS provides qualified homeowners in the Kansas City area with accessibility solutions and critical home repairs. 

Client Eligibility Criteria:

  • Family must own and live in the home and have lived in the home for at least three years.
  • House is located in Jackson County, MO or Wyandotte and Johnson County KS.  
  • Household must have limited financial resources for no-cost service. Financial documentation is required for all occupants over 18 years to complete Intake.
  • Homeowners are 62 years and older, or have household member(s) that have physical disabilities.
Request Assistance Form

October 18, 2024:
Due to our current significant waitlist for assistance, HopeBUILDERS is not accepting new requests for the remainder of 2024.

All work performed is done at HopeBUILDERS’ discretion based on available skilled volunteers contractors, and funding. HopeBUILDERS does not respond to emergency requests. Note that all applicants being considered, even if qualified, are not guaranteed services.

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Although not qualified under the above criteria, home renters that have family members with disabilities may be considered for an external accessibility ramp under the following conditions:

  • Have lived at location where ramp is requested for three years or longer.
  • Property owner (or management company) signs the HopeBUILDERS agreement waiver.
  • Entire cost of ramp is paid by renter, owner, third party, or project-specific grant. 

Accessibility Modifications:

  • Wheelchair ramp
  • Walker steps
  • Handrails at steps - interior and/or exterior
  • Repair of steps - interior and/or exterior
  • Grab bars - bathroom, at steps/doorways
  • Taller toilet
  • Handheld shower heads
  • Minor flooring replacement
  • Door widening
  • Stairlifts
  • Washer/Dryer relocation
    (depending on cost and funding availability)

Critical Home Repairs:

  • Minor Plumbing (plumbing leaks, fixture replacements, minor drain repairs)
  • Minor Electrical (outlet, switches, and fixture replacements, panel replacement as long as a service upgrade is not needed)
  • Mechanical repairs (furnace and ductwork repairs and/or replacement)
  • Window repairs (no replacements)
  • Exterior door repairs and/or replacement
  • Minor deck repairs for safety (no deck replacements)
  • Minor flooring replacement
  • Gutter repairs and replacement (gutter screens are eligible)
  • Minor siding repairs (includes fascia and soffit)
  • Minor drywall repairs
  • Minor roof repairs (replacement subject to funding availability)
  • Minor framing repairs

HopeBUILDERS does not provide these services:

  • Foundation repairs
  • Grading repairs
  • Concrete replacement (driveways, garage floors, patios, walkways)
  • A/C installation
  • Major Plumbing Work (Sewer Line Replacements)
  • Major Electrical ( Electrical service upgrades or rewire)
  • Window replacements
  • Deck replacements
  • Accessory structures (repair or replacement of detached garages or sheds)
  • Fence installation or repairs
  • Tree removal
  • Full siding replacements
  • Exterior or Interior Painting
  • Bath modifications; Installing a new bathroom
  • Kitchen modifications
  • Attic insulation
  • Pest or rodent control
  • Storm window replacement
  • Major framing repairs