Veteran homeowners in Jefferson County and on the Warm Springs Reservation may be eligible for substantial no-cost home repair funding through a program administered by NeighborImpact, the regional nonprofit that has served Central Oregon since 1985.
The Veteran Restore Health and Safety Program, funded by Oregon Housing and Community Services, provides grants ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 per home project. The money is aimed at addressing health, safety, and accessibility needs — not cosmetic improvements.
What the Grants Cover
Eligible work under the program includes:
- Roofing repairs or replacement
- Heating system repairs
- Electrical and plumbing work
- Structural repairs and hazard remediation
- Accessibility modifications such as ramps, lifts, grab bars, and widened doorways
All eligible work is determined through a home inspection conducted by NeighborImpact staff, who evaluate the property for safety and health repair needs.
Who Qualifies
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a veteran meeting standard eligibility requirements
- Own and occupy the home as their primary residence
- Live in Crook, Deschutes, or Jefferson County — or on the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation
- Have a household income at or below 100% of the area median income (income limits vary by county and household size)
Why It Matters
Andrew Spreadborough, NeighborImpact’s deputy executive director of Community Development, emphasized the real costs of deferred maintenance.
“Home repairs involving a roof, heating system, electrical issue, or accessibility need can be expensive, but delaying them can create bigger health and safety concerns. This program gives qualifying veteran homeowners an opportunity to address those needs without taking on the cost themselves.”
The program is particularly relevant for Jefferson County and Warm Springs, where many veteran households face the same economic pressures — rising costs, older housing stock, and limited local contractor availability — that make deferred maintenance a growing problem.
How to Apply
Interested veterans can learn more and begin the application process at neighborimpact.org/veteran-restore or by contacting NeighborImpact directly. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and funding is limited, so eligible homeowners are encouraged to reach out soon.
NeighborImpact also provides food security assistance, energy help, early childhood education, and financial services across the Central Oregon region.