Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley
Habitat for Humanity EBSV, Home Preservation Program is available to homeowners in San Jose, CA.
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley administers the City of San José-funded home repair program, providing free grants for critical health and safety repairs such as water heater replacement, minor plumbing, or electrical work. For larger projects, especially mobile homeowners, 0% interest 20-year forgivable loans are available. Habitat also runs volunteer-based repair days for painting, landscaping, and general upkeep.
Grant value typically $2,000-$8,000 for health-and-safety items; loan up to $75,000 for major work
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In San Jose, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in San Jose, CA 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 San Jose early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorThis 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.
Documents you will likely need
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, contact for current availability
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programRepair grants (limited, health-and-safety only) or 0% 20-year forgivable loans.
Habitat for Humanity EBSV, Home Preservation Program is open to homeowners in San Jose, CA. It prioritizes low-income households. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley using the official program link on this page or call 866-450-4432. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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