Apply for Home Repairs

• You must be a homeowner living in your home on Long Island.

• Your household gross income cannot exceed the limits described in the next section.

• Your household assets (excluding your home and auto) cannot exceed $100,000.

(RTLI cannot make repairs on rentals, mobile homes, multi-family homes, coops, or condominium exteriors.)

Eligibility is based on maximum gross household income and the number of people living in the home.

1 person - $57,750

2 person - $66,000

3 person - $74,250

4 person - $82,450

5 person - $89,050

(Households that include a veteran can add $10,000 to the income limit.)

Total assets cannot exceed $100,000 (excluding home and auto)

To review your application, we must receive a completed application and copies of all required documents.
Applications cannot be reviewed if documents are missing.
All information is kept confidential.

Please black out (redact) sensitive information such as Social Security numbers or full bank account numbers before submitting documents.

Required Documents Checklist

• Federal tax return
  Pages 1–2 of your most recent return, or a written explanation if you did not file

• Property tax receipt
  Current property tax bill or receipt showing your name and address

• Current mortgage statement

• Proof of income or benefits
  Recent award letters for Social Security, SSI, SSD, SNAP, veterans, or disability benefits

• Pay stubs (if employed)
  Your two most recent pay stubs

• Bank statements
  All pages of your official bank statements from the last two months
  (Online transaction summaries are not sufficient.)

• Asset statements
  Statements showing balances for IRAs, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, annuities, or similar assets

• Divorce papers (if applicable)
  Documents showing maintenance (alimony) or child support amounts

• Trust or life estate documents (if applicable)
  A complete, signed copy of the trust or life estate, including all attachments

Because our services are provided at no cost and completed by volunteers, timelines can vary.

The length of the process depends on factors such as volunteer availability, funding, materials, and the scope of repairs needed.

While we are unable to guarantee a timeline, our team works carefully to review applications and schedule projects as resources allow.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to serve as many neighbors as possible.

• Accessibility modifications such as ramps, grab bars, or handrails

• Minor carpentry or safety-related repairs

• Basic plumbing or electrical improvements for safety

• Converting existing tub to walk-in shower

• Drywall repairs

• Weatherproofing improvements, like sealing doors and windows

• Smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation

Work that we do NOT do includes emergency repairs, mold remediation, tree work, snow removal, cleanouts, fencing, paving, concrete

After you submit your application, our team will begin processing your information. A representative may contact you during this process to introduce themselves, confirm details, request any missing information, and answer questions.

Applications will move forward for full eligibility review once all required information and documents are received.

If your application meets our eligibility requirements, a team member will contact you to schedule a home visit.

The home visit helps us understand the repairs needed and determine what work may be possible.

After the assessment, approved projects are scheduled based on volunteer availability, funding, and materials.

If you have questions about the application process, our team is here to help.
You may contact RTLI by phone or email.

Phone: 631.777.7894
Email: hello@rebuildingtogetherli.org