Free home repairs available for low-income in Federal Way, Auburn

Are you worried about the cost of repairs that your home needs? Rebuilding Together South Sound is a local non-profit that uses skilled volunteers to provide free home repairs and modifications to low-income homeowners.

Are you worried about the cost of repairs that your home needs? Rebuilding Together South Sound is a local non-profit that uses skilled volunteers to provide free home repairs and modifications to low-income homeowners.

Rebuilding Together South Sound is looking for more homes to repair in Federal Way for National Rebuilding Day, and the application deadline is Dec. 1.

National Rebuilding day is the organization’s foundational event where volunteers complete major home repair projects for families and individuals in need. Volunteer teams, local sponsors and community partners work together with low-income families to complete repairs that will provide a safe and healthy home for the homeowners they serve. These projects can include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, flooring, windows and doors and more.

National Rebuilding Day is taking place April 30, 2016 and the organization plans to complete at least 25 home repair projects. To qualify for services you must own your home, be low-income (contact the organization for income requirements); live in Pierce County, Federal Way or Auburn; be either elderly, disabled or have children living in the home.

If you would like to learn more or request an application, call 253-238-0977 or visit www.rebuildingtogetherss.org.