Home Repair Applications now being accepted by Housing and Community Development

Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Development is accepting applications for minor home repair for low- to moderate-income homeowners.

Various repairs and projects, primarily exterior renovation, are offered at no cost to qualifying homeowners. Projects range from roof repairs and painting to constructing handicap-accessible ramps and landscaping. Elderly and disabled homeowners are encouraged to apply.

World Changers, which was founded in 1990 in Briceville, Tennessee, is a faith-based, international organization that offers summertime hands-on work experiences for young people. The volunteers, which also include adult sponsors, have visited the Clarksville area in the past. During 2010, World Changers coordinated 20,000 participants at 93 locations across North America that included 1,559 worksites.

All local applications will be reviewed for eligibility, and projects will be determined based upon the number of volunteers and available funds. Applications are due no later than close of business on April 15th.

For information, contact the Office of Housing and Community Development at 931-648-6133.