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 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
A Certification of Zero Income should be completed by any household members 18 years or older who do not have income and returned with your completed application.

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.

Download the English Application Here
Download the Spanish Application Here

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.