Yes. Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade focuses on critical home repairs that address health, safety, accessibility, and disaster resilience. We do not provide the following types of work:
- Luxury upgrades or cosmetic improvements
- Home additions or expansions
- Asbestos and lead remediation
- Garages
- Fence replacements
- Fire damage repairs
- Major structural repairs
- Mold remediation
- Septic tank repairs or replacement
- Tree removal
Some programs may require a forgivable lien to be placed on the property. If the home is sold within the required time period (often 5 years), the repair costs will need to be repaid. Specific requirements depend on the funding source, and all terms will be clearly explained before any work begins.
Yes. All approved repairs are provided at no cost to the homeowner. Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade is a nonprofit organization, and services are made possible through grants, donations, and volunteer support.
Typically, homeowners must wait 3 years before reapplying for additional assistance. This helps ensure we can serve as many families as possible across Miami-Dade County.
Not always. Repairs are prioritized based on safety, health, accessibility, and funding restrictions. You may receive some—but not all—of the repairs requested. Our goal is to address the most critical needs first.
Wait times vary and can range from several months to a few years. Timing depends on factors such as funding cycles, the type and urgency of repairs needed, homeowner responsiveness, and your location. Unfortunately, we cannot provide an exact timeline.
Being accepted means you are eligible for assistance and placed on our waiting list. However, acceptance does not guarantee that repairs will happen right away. Work is scheduled as funding, contractors, volunteers, and program timelines allow.
No. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. All applications are carefully reviewed to determine eligibility based on program guidelines, funding availability, home conditions, and homeowner needs. Because resources are limited, not all applicants can be served immediately.