The Montgomery Thrive Critical Home Repair Program is no longer accepting applications. 

Citizens with questions about the Critical Home Repair Program can contact CARPDC at: (334) 262-4300.

The (CHR) Program is supported through the Montgomery Thrive Fiscal Recovery Fund of the American Rescue Plan Act and administered by the Central Alabama Regional Planning and
Development Commission (CARPDC).

The program’s purpose is to support the increasing demand for emergency home repairs. It assists low/moderate income owner occupied households. This program is free to eligible home owners on a first come first served basis as long as funds remain available.

1. How does the CHR Program work? Prospective applicants fill-out a one-page application, and provide all of the following accompanying documentation:

Identification (copy of driver’s license and social security card for each occupant)

Proof of Income (pay stubs, Social Security statement, retirement or pension, for ALL occupants)

Proof of Property Ownership (copy of deed) and Life Estate interest form, if applicable.

Proof of Residency (copy of electric bill showing the name and address of the home owner)

Property Record Card (from Courthouse or tax assessor’s office)

     -An Assessment of the property will identify the “critical repair” needs of the residence.
     -If your application is approved, CARPDC contractors will review and bid on the repair work at your home.
     -A contractor will be selected and assigned to perform the work on your home. You may NOT select or use your own contractor.
     -Upon completion, work will be inspected by a certified Building
     -Performance Institute inspector (BPI) for quality and compliance to program
standards and guidelines.
     -If work does not meet compliance, the contractor will return and complete the
rework in a timely manner.

2. Eligible Properties and Repairs: Single-family [site built]* and qualifying manufactured housing, that are owner occupied & within the boundaries of Montgomery County, with critical structural repairs needed or conditions threatening the health and safety of the occupants, will be eligible for this program. The following repairs are examples of possible eligible repairs under the Critical Home Repair (CHR) Program:

-Roof replacement
-HVAC repair or replacement
-Plumbing repairs
-Electrical repairs
-Limited structural repairs**
-Exterior painting
-Septic System **
*apartment or rental units are not eligible
**to be determined by BPI qualified inspector

Click Here for the Full Application and Program Guidelines

Are you a local contractor interested in being a part of the program? Click here to learn more about how to apply to bid on program work. 

Do you have questions? Contact the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at: (334) 262-4300

Learn more about the Montgomery Thrive Critical Home Repair Program at these two upcoming public meetings!

October 4 at 6:00PM

Multiplex at Cramton Bowl (1037 Pelham Street  Montgomery, AL 36104)

October 5 at 6:00PM

Pintlala Baptist Church (73 Federal Road  Hope Hull, AL 36043)