Repairing homes, restoring community

At Southeast Neighborhood Development (SEND), we believe everyone deserves a safe, comfortable, and affordable place to call home. Through partnerships with local organizations and funders, we offer two home repair programs designed to help eligible homeowners in Southeast Indianapolis maintain their homes, address critical repairs, and improve their quality of life.

In addition to SEND's home repair programs, there are other resources available to assist homeowners with repairs and improvements. Explore the additional home repair resources linked below to learn more about available assistance and eligibility requirements.

1.Home Repair Program | SECS

SEND, in partnership with Southeast Community Services (SECS), offers a Home Repair Assistance Program to help eligible homeowners make essential repairs that improve the health, safety, and accessibility of their homes.

The program provides up to $20,000 in one-time financial assistance per household for critical home repairs, including:

  • Furnace replacements

  • Water heater replacements

  • Plumbing leaks

  • Roof leaks

  • Electrical hazards

  • Accessibility improvements

  • Other urgent health and safety concerns

Note: Cosmetic improvements are not eligible, and no lien is placed on the property.

Who Is Eligible?

Applicants must own and occupy a single-family home within SEND's service area, including:

  • Twin Aire

  • Norwood

  • SECO

  • Prospect Falls

  • Christian Park

In partnership with Citizens Energy Group, SEND's House to Home Program helps eligible homeowners in Southeast Indianapolis make essential home improvements that increase energy efficiency, reduce utility costs, and improve overall quality of life.

2.House to Home Program | Citizens Energy Group

Through this program, qualifying homeowners may receive assistance with repairs and upgrades, including:

  • Water heater jackets

  • At least 1.6 GPF (gallon per flush) toilets; max 1.8 GPF

  • Installation of low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators

  • Repair/replace bad faucets

  • Water leaks from faucets, bathtub handles, and piping

  • Insulation on hot and cold-water heater lines

  • Water line repair(s)

  • Sewer line repair(s)

  • Leak detection; blower door test

  • Air sealing

  • Heat duct repair

  • Caulking, weatherstripping, and insulation

  • Natural gas furnace repair

  • Natural gas furnace replacement; must be at least 80% efficient

  • Natural gas water heater repair

  • Natural gas water heater replacement; .67 EF or higher

  • Natural gas stove repair

  • Natural gas stove replacement

  • Thermostat replacement and/or upgrade; ideally programable, Wi-Fi and/or smart

  • Water meter repairs/replacements on customer side

  • Unclogging of drains

Who is eligible?

Applicants must own and occupy a home within the following ZIP codes:

  • 46201

  • 46203

  • 46208

  • 46218

Funding is limited and subject to availability, and priority may be given to first-time applicants.

Additionally, household income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) set by HUD.

Interested in Applying?

To learn more about eligibility requirements or begin the application process, contact SEND at (317) 634-5079 ext. 107 or housing@sendcdc.org.

Live outside our service area but still need assistance with home repairs? Check out these other local resources:

  • City of Indianapolis Home Repair Program (City of Indianapolis Home Repair Program) is a program that works city wide.

    • (317)327-4663

  • Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) is an organization that works county wide.

    • (317)610-4663

  • Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA) is an organization that focuses on issues for seniors.

    • (317)254-5465

  • Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is an organization that works state-wide.

    • (317)232-7777

Help support neighbors in need

To meet the demand for the many requests we receive and to provide a barrier-free, easier-to-access option for neighbors, SEND launched the homeowner repair fund in 2020.

To support this fund when making a donation, click “Owner Occupied Repair Fund” under “My Donation is For.” This will ensure that your contribution goes directly toward home repair projects that may not qualify for other programs and will, as a result, positively impact a family or individual’s quality of life.

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