EHR PROGRAM
Emergency Home Repair
Providing immediate attention to serious housing conditions
ASSIST's Emergency Home Repair program provides immediate attention to serious housing conditions that affect the health, safety or well being of low income residents. EHR is designed for low-income home owners and in special cases renters.
50+
Years
350+
Households Served / Year
240+
Total Jobs / Year
Households Served and Total Jobs reflects the last 5 years.
What EHR can do
- Plumbing problems
- Broken windows or doors
- Heating repair
- Minor structural repair
- Electrical issues
- Pest control
- Roof repair or replacement
- Accessibility modifications
Where EHR can work
- Salt Lake County (unincorporated areas)
- Taylorsville
- Salt Lake City
- West Jordan
- South Salt Lake
- Murray
- Herriman
- Midvale
- Riverton
- Holladay
- Draper
- Cottonwood Heights
- Sandy
Who can EHR assist
Low-income home owners whose household income is less than 80% of the area median income (AMI). In very limited cases EHR can assist renters who have a safety or life threatening hazard.
How to apply for EHR
Please call Andrés Calderón, Home Repair Program Director, at 801-355-7085.
Best times to call:
- Monday–Friday: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
- Monday–Friday: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
During the call, you will be asked for:
- The nature of your home repair issue.
- Your city of residence.
- Confirmation that you own or are buying your home.
- The number of people in your household.
- Your total gross monthly income.
Next Steps
- Initial Assessment: If you are eligible, an appointment for a home visit will be scheduled to view the problem and assist with the application.
- Documentation: During the visit, please have proof of home ownership and household income ready. Photos of these documents will be taken, or they may be requested via email.
- Approval: Once your income is verified and you are confirmed eligible, the necessary permissions will be acquired, and you will be contacted before any work begins.
- Inspection: After the work is completed, it is your responsibility to call to schedule a final inspection.
Testimonials
Plumbing Repair
""Assist is always willing to help those in need. I have personally seen so many people helped in incredible ways by Assist! They are caring and professional inn all they do. I cannot recommend them more highly!""— Sue H. | Salt Lake City Homeowner
Electrical Repair
"I had faulty wiring that was a serious safety risk for my family, but there was no way I could afford an electrician on my own. The EHR program through Assist sent someone out quickly, fixed the problem, and gave me real peace of mind. I'm so grateful this program exists."— James R. | West Valley City Homeowner
