Minor Home Repair Program

The Minor Home Repair Program provides low-income Tukwila homeowners with small-scale home repairs that impact health and safety. Program applicants must be homeowners who live within the jurisdiction of the City of Tukwila.

Some examples of the types of work done include:

• Fixing leaking faucets and clogged drains
• Replacing broken toilets and sinks
• Replacing broken light switches
• Installing smoke detectors
• Installing locks and deadbolts
• Installing grab bars/handrails and other accessibility modifications

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Minor Home Repair Program, you must meet the following requirements. Even if you qualify, services are dependent on funding availability.

• Property must be within the jurisdiction of the City of Tukwila.
• Applicant must be the homeowner.
• Owner must currently reside in the home.
• Owner must have lived in the home at least one year.
• Total household adjusted gross income must be below 60% as defined by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Check HUD Income Limit Guidelines.
• Repairs requested must affect the health and/or safety of residents.

Services Provided

Services are provided at no cost to the homeowner and are based on a determination of need and available resources. Health and safety services are done on the primary structure of the house only (no carports, free-standing garages, or fences).

• Safety: Install smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and security lights. Repair and/or replace steps and stairs.
• Plumbing: Repair and/or replace water heaters, leaking faucets, valves, toilets, sinks, drains, and pipes.
• Electrical: Repair and/or replace non-working lights, switches, outlets, circuits, and exhaust fans.
• Heating: Repair and/or replace faulty furnace fans, thermostats and faulty primary heating equipment that is the sole source of heat.
• Adaptations for Disabilities: Install handrails and grab bars to address accessibility.

To Apply

For assistance, homeowners can directly contact Stacy Hansen at 206-433-7180 or at humanservices@tukwilawa.gov. Unsure if you live within the City of Tukwila’s jurisdiction? Stacy can let you know.

• Minor Home Repair Brochure
• Minor Home Repair Application
• Minor Home Repair Program Application (Spanish)

The Fair Housing Act prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applications on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability.

King County Housing Repair Program

The King County Housing Repair Program provides major repairs such as replacing a roof or installing a new septic system. Tukwila homeowners can also apply for this program.

• King County Housing Repair
• Call 206-263-9095