FREE HOME REPAIRS FOR ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS
HEALTHY HOMES
what it is
Communities Unlimited Healthy Homes Program is available to homeowners in Desha or Jefferson County in Arkansas or Coahoma or Humphreys Counties in Mississippi that meet income qualifications and program requirements.
This program facilitates free repairs and remediation to ensure the resident’s health and safety. Repairs can include HVAC, electrical, flooring, plumbing, roof repairs, siding, windows, mold remediation, pest removal, and major appliance repairs or replacement.
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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Applications must be submitted by August 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM with all required documents detailed below. If you are unable to provide any of the listed documents, please contact Communities Unlimited at (479) 443-2700
Please provide one of the following:
- Drivers License/State Issued ID
- Passport
- Military ID
- Employment/School ID with photo
Proof of income is required for all household members over 18 – for household members over 18 with no income, please request a Certification of Zero Income from Communities Unlimited
Traditional Employment:
- Check stubs for the last 30 days with a minimum of two consecutive check stubs
- Statement from your employer that includes
- Rate of Pay
- Length of employment
- Gross Pay (before taxes) for the last 30 days
- Name, point of contact, address, and phone number for employer
Self Employed (One of the following):
- Most recent 2 years of federal income tax return
- Profit/loss statement
- Your books with income for work completed for the last 30 days
Benefit/Award letter (All members of the household receiving benefits)
- Most current award letter for benefits such as Social Security, SSI, Veterans Benefits, Unemployment, etc.
- Include award letters for children under 18 for these programs
Proof of any other income such as child support (if receiving) or alimony
- Proof of Private Pension: letter or statement from the Pension Plan confirming the current gross monthly pension amount
Please provide one of the following:
- Deed or Title (even if it has not been recorded)
- Title to physical structure (home or mobile home) and current Land Lease
- Title to physical structure (home or mobile home) and current Land Purchase Contract
- Local property tax statement showing applicant or household member as owner of the property in question
Quotes or estimates are not required for the application process but may be used in identifying acceptable repair requests and expediting work for approved applicants.
Completed applications can be submitted by email to housing@communitiesu.org or dropped off at the following locations:
Arkansas
- McGehee City Hall
- Dumas City Hall
- Dumas Public Library
- The Generator- Pine Bluff
Mississippi
- Coahoma County Clerk’s Office
- Coahoma County District Office
- Town of Friars Point City Hall
- Town of Jonestown City Hall
- City of Coahoma City Hall
- Lula City Hall
- Coahoma County Middle School Main Office
Paper applications are available at the locations above and at locations throughout the participating counties.