What is Healthy Homes Roanoke?


Is your home safe? Is it leaky or drafty? Does it need repairs?

Healthy Homes Roanoke can help. We look at homes and see if there are ways to make them healthier, safer, and more comfortable for the families living there. We can’t fix everything. But we don’t limit our creativity in how we help.

This could mean removing toxic substances. It could mean fixing a roof or repairing plumbing. It could mean installing ramps or handrails. It could even be as simple as improving energy efficiency and lowering heating bills.

You want a healthy home and a safe space that works for your family. Healthy Homes Roanoke can connect you to the right people and resources to make that a reality.

Am I Eligible?

Healthy Homes Roanoke assists vulnerable families in the City of Roanoke. You may be eligible if you:

  • Live in the City of Roanoke
  • Have 4 or more people in your family with a combined household income under $73,100
  • Have 3 people in your family with a combined household income under $65,800
  • Have 2 people in your family with a combined household income under $58,500
  • Live by yourself with an income under $51,200

Healthy Homes Roanoke gives priority to homes built before 1978, especially with vulnerable residents including children, individuals with disabilities, and people age 62 and older. Even if you do not meet these requirements, we may still be able to connect you with agencies or service providers.

Meet Mary

Mary felt cold. Her home had a problem with its heat, and as an older woman, she knew a lack of heat could make other health concerns worse.

Mary called someone she knew could help— Brad, a City of Roanoke worker in her area. Brad connected her with Healthy Homes Roanoke. In a couple of days, Healthy Homes Roanoke figured out the problem and made a plan with Mary. They also connected Mary with agencies and groups that could help with other needs—assistance with food, insurance, and financial counseling.

Partner spotlight

Roanoke Gas

“The service is reliable, and I really like having warm, gas-fired heat. When we found a leak at the meter on a Saturday, a gentleman who has been with the company 42 years was there within an hour and fixed the leaks.” – Nathan Carroll, Roanoke Gas customer

Partnering with TAP and the other Healthy Homes partners is a natural extension of what Roanoke Gas has been doing for over 138 years: delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy. Roanoke Gas is proud to be a part of Healthy Homes and the work this project is doing to improve the lives of our neighbors. The work of Healthy Homes complements a key part of the Roanoke Gas Company mission statement: “…to improve the quality of life for our communities.” Roanoke Gas and its employees have a long history of serving the community. As a company that has a lengthy track record of success, we believe that it is incumbent to do all that we can to help our community and others achieve success.

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