Apply For Repairs

Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP) provides safety and health-related repairs at no cost to income-qualified homeowners and nonprofit facilities throughout all of San Mateo County and Northern Santa Clara County including the cities of Palo Alto, Los Altos and Mountain View.

Because everyone deserves to live safely in their homes.

If you are a homeowner in need of home repairs, please see our program overview below. Note: homeowners in greater Santa Clara County should contact our sister affiliate, Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley.

If you are a non-profit community organization in need of facility rehabilitation, please see our Community Facility Repairs page.

Homeowners

RTP works with skilled technicians and volunteers to provide repairs that improve the health, safety, and independence of our community neighbors. We strive to serve all income-qualified homeowners who meet our eligibility requirements through either our Safe at Home or National Rebuilding Day programs.

How safe and healthy is your home? Click on the button to see a checklist we use to determine what repair needs your home may have.

Note, you are not required to use this checklist in order to apply.

Homeowner Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible:

  • Your home must be in San Mateo County or in the cities of Mountain View, Los Altos, or Palo Alto in Santa Clara County.
  • You must own – not rent – your home, live in the home, and be able to provide proof of ownership.
  • You must remain in your home for at least two years after repairs are completed.
  • You may not own another home.
  • Your total gross household income from all adults 18 years and older living in the home must be below the following guidelines—see table below

Total Gross Annual Income

*Adults (18 years and older) and children

Household Size*1234567
San Mateo County
Total Annual Income
$104,400$119,300$134,200$149,100$161,050$173,000$184,900
Santa Clara County (Mountain View, Palo Alto and Los Altos)
Total Annual Income
$92,250$105,400$118,600$131,750$142,300$152,850$163,400

How to Apply

  1. Click here to download an application in English. Presione aquí para obtener una applicacíon en español.
  2. Complete, sign, and date the application.
  3. Include copies of your written proof of income, ownership, and residence. Your application is not complete until we receive written proof of each of these items.
  4. Return the completed application and supporting paperwork to our office via mail, fax, or in person.

Questions? Call 1.650.366.6597 or visit us at 841 Kaynyne Street in Redwood City.

For more San Mateo County service resources, see our Homeowner Resources packet.

Repair services may include:

Basic plumbing and electrical work

Basic carpentry work

Grab bar installation and other home safety upgrades

Door and window repair

Energy efficiency upgrades

Interior and exterior painting

Debris removal

Floor repair

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Apply For Repairs

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