Rebuilding Together Nashville, SHHIP

Rebuilding Together Nashville

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Rebuilding Together Nashville, SHHIP is available to homeowners in Nashville, TN.

Rebuilding Together Nashville's Safe & Healthy Home Improvement Program (SHHIP) provides free critical home repairs to low-income older adults (60+), veterans, and persons with disabilities in the Greater Bordeaux and Dickerson Pike Corridor communities. Homeowners sign a 5-year forgivable lien for the value of repairs, which is forgiven if they remain in the home. Single-family, free-standing homes only; households must be current on mortgage, taxes, and insurance.

Free repairs, homeowner signs a 5-year forgivable lien for the full value. If home is sold within 5 years, lien must be repaid from proceeds.

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In Nashville, TN, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Free repairs, must be in Bordeaux or Dickerson Pike Corridor
  • Must be 60+, a veteran, or receiving federal disability benefits
  • Household income at or below 80% AMI (50% prioritized)
  • 5-year forgivable lien signed at project completion
  • Call 615-297-3955 or submit screening form at rtnashville.org

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

615-297-3955

A grant-savvy contractor in Nashville, TN can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Nashville early keeps your application moving.

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This program is usually a forgivable loan: you owe nothing if you stay in the home for the set period, but it may place a lien on the property until then.

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling screening forms accepted

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for Rebuilding Together Nashville, SHHIP in Nashville?

Rebuilding Together Nashville, SHHIP is open to homeowners in Nashville, TN. It prioritizes low-income households. It serves seniors. It serves veterans and military families.

How do I apply for Rebuilding Together Nashville, SHHIP in Nashville, TN?

Apply directly with Rebuilding Together Nashville using the official program link on this page or call 615-297-3955. There is no middleman and no fee.

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