Habitat program helps fund manufactured home repairs

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and the Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association have partnered to administer manufactured home repairs through SCHFH’s Healthy Homes Program. Established in 2019, the program helps low-income individuals to eliminate health and safety concerns.

Addressed issues include air and water infiltration, accessibility modifications, minor plumbing and electrical fixes, and replacement or installation of roofs, gutters, insulation, windows, doors and flooring.

”We’re grateful to continue this partnership with DMHOA and blessed to have their support,” said Kevin Gilmore, CEO of Sussex Habitat. “These repairs directly benefit those living in manufactured homes. With repair costs continuing to rise, this partnership ensures our neighbors can remain in their homes with pride and dignity.”

To qualify for Sussex Habitat’s Healthy Homes program, applicants must have an income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income using HUD guidelines, own or occupy the home needing repairs, have homeowner insurance and reside in Sussex County. In Fiscal Year 2026, SCHFH is schedule to complete 120 of these repairs.

“Helping people, that’s what it’s all about,” said Ron Amadio, DMHOA board director. “We help people, [SCHFH] helps people, and they do a great job. We certainly appreciate it, and we’re going to do everything we can to help.”