Veteran Restore Health and Safety Program

Home health and safety improvements for qualified Veterans

The Veteran Restore Health and Safety Program is made possible through funding from Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS).

The Veteran Restore Health and Safety Program provides essential health and safety home improvements for qualified veterans. This program focuses on minor rehabilitation projects (those costing less than 50% of the value of the home structure), with average grant amounts ranging from $15,000 to $30,000.

Eligible Repairs Include:

Accessibility & Adaptability

  • Ramps, lifts, grab bars, handrails
  • Widening doorways, adapting kitchens and bathrooms
  • Visual/auditory signals, wheelchair access

Code Compliance

  • Updates to meet local health, safety, and habitability codes

Priority Repairs

  • Damage from flood, fire, or pests
  • Roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, sewer, and well system repairs

Safety Issues

  • Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
  • Heating system replacements
  • Lead, asbestos, mold, mildew, and radon remediation

Structural Integrity

  • Roof repairs, wall/ceiling crack fixes, foundation issues
  • Wood rot or metal corrosion remediation

 

Specific repairs covered for your home will depend entirely on the outcome of the initial home inspection, during which qualified NeighborImpact inspectors will assess your home for health and safety needs.

Ineligible Repairs Include:

  • Repairs to structures not attached to the home, such as detached garages, sheds, or carports.
  • Labor costs paid to the homeowner, residents, or unlicensed/unqualified workers.
  • Aesthetic upgrades, like cosmetic improvements that don’t address health or safety.
  • Projects that won’t be completed within the scope of this program.
  • Repairs to shared property in condominiums or planned unit developments (PUDs) that are owned by an association.
  • Decks or patios may be eligible only if a full replacement is needed to resolve health or safety issues, and must be inspected first.

Who Qualifies?

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Household gross income cannot exceed 100% AMI at the time of the application (see table below)
  • The home must be owner occupied
  • The home must be the primary residence (where the applicant spends the majority of their time)
  • The home must be in Crook, Deschutes, or Jefferson County, or the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
  • Applicant must be a veteran (or veteran family receiving VA benefits) and provide proof of veteran status including DD-214 or acceptable documentation proving Veteran status or benefits eligibility.

HUD 100% AMI Income Limits, 2026

HUD 100% AMI Income Limits, 2026
Geography 1 Person Household 2 Person Household 3 Person Household 4 Person Household 5 Person Household 6 Person Household 7 Person Household 8 Person Household
Crook County $65,800 $75,200 $84,600 $93,900 $101,500 $109,000 $116,500 $124,000
Deschutes County $84,200 $96,200 $108,200 $120,200 $129,900 $139,500 $149,100 $158,700
Jefferson County (including Warm Springs applicants residing in this Geography) $61,600 $70,400 $79,200 $87,900 $95,000 $102,000 $109,000 $116,100
Wasco County (Warm Springs applicants in this Geography only) $65,400 $74,700 $84,000 $93,300 $100,800 $108,300 $115,700 $123,200

How to get Started

  • By joining the Interest List below, you help us better understand the home rehabilitation needs of veterans in our community. This information is essential for ensuring the program is implemented as effectively as possible.
  • Joining the interest list is the first step toward receiving support. You must join the interest list to be invited to apply. Joining the interest list is not a guarantee of assistance.

CLICK HERE to fill out the Interest List Questionnaire.

Questions? Email us: VeteranRHS@NeighborImpact.org