Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity offers two different opportunities under our home repair program: Home Preservation Projects, and DRCOG Chores Projects. Read more about these programs below and see whether you qualify.
Before getting started, please ensure your home falls within the service area of Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity. This includes the mountain areas of western Jefferson County, Clear Creek County and parts of Park County up to Kenosha Pass.
Repairs Services Offered
The following are examples of repairs services that we provide via our two repairs programs:
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Maintenance
Including work such as painting, gutter cleaning, weather stripping, and board replacement on porches, steps, and ramps
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Basic Landscaping
Including pruning, trimming, and weeding
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Fire Prevention
Including yard cleanup, removal of brush and junk
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Aging in Place
Including installing ramps, railings, and handles to increase at-home accessibility for elderly homeowners
DRCOG Chores Projects
To become a Habitat partner through the DRCOG Chores program, you must:
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Own the home you are requesting repairs on
Also, ensure you fall within Blue Spruce Habitat's service area. If you're unsure which Habitat for Humanity affiliate services your region, you can check at the the link at the top of this page.
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Be 60+ years of age
To apply to the DRCOG Chores Projects, please contact our Repair Program Coordinator at repairs@bluesprucehabitat.org or (303) 674-1127 ext.9.
Home Preservation Projects
To become a Habitat partner through the Home Preservation program, you must:
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Own the home you are requesting repairs on
Also, ensure you fall within Blue Spruce Habitat's service area. If you're unsure which Habitat for Humanity affiliate services your region, you can check at the the link at the top of this page.
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Pay the program fee
A Home Preservation project fee has a flat $250 program cost prior to the start of the project.
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Contribute "sweat equity" to improve your or your neighbor's home
Each partner family must complete 8 total sweat equity hours. If unable to be on a project site, alternatives may be found.
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Have an income below the limits outlined in the chart below
These guidelines are based off of pre-tax income and includes wages, Social Security, disability, SSI, TANF, and child support. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you're not sure whether you qualify.
Income Guidelines
The following income guidelines are only used in the approval process for the Home Preservation Projects. The DRCOG Chores Projects do not have any income guidelines for approval into the program.
| Family Size | Maximum Pre-Tax Income |
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| One | $66300 |
| Two | $75750 |
| Three | $85200 |
| Four | $94650 |
| Five | $102250 |
| Six | $109800 |
| Seven | $117400 |
| Eight | $124950 |
Ready to apply?
Click the button below to begin your Home Preservation project application!



