Do you, or someone you know, need help around the house?
Apply for our volunteer based home repair program!
You can download the application here, or pick one up at Hopkins Ace Hardware in Chesterton. You can also call 219-926-3233 to request to have an application mailed to you.
Deadline for applications is January 15, 2025!
We help with Interior and Exterior Home Repairs, General Maintenance, Yard Clean up, Handicap and Wheelchair Accessibility Improvements & More!
Rebuilding Together is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization working to preserve affordable home ownership and revitalize neighborhoods by providing critical home repair and modification services to those in need at no cost to homeowners.
Our affiliate has served the Duneland community for over 25 years by addressing critical safety and accessibility improvements that enable our clients to live Warm, Safe and Independent within their homes.
All work is done by volunteers using the generous donations of organizations in our community.
There is no cost to the homeowner.
To qualify, the home must be located within the Duneland School District and be current on mortgage and property taxes.
Applicants must own their own home and be using it as their primary residence.
Preference is given to veterans, elderly and/or disabled applicants who have lived in their home a minimum of 10 years.
Please send us the completed application before January 15, 2025. Most work will be done on Rebuilding Day April 26, 2025 unless emergency work is needed.
Applications can be mailed to P.O. Box 644 Chesterton, IN 46304.
You can also scan the homeowner application and email it to us at info@rtduneland.org or upload a pdf in the Application Submission form below.
Application Submission
Applicant Frequently Asked Questions
Community Projects
Rebuilding Together Duneland selects projects from nominations by neighborhood groups, churches, neighborhood development corporations, city housing inspectors, priority boards and individuals.
Safe at Home
Safe at Home helps older adults remain safe, healthy, and independent in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
The Safe at Home program provides no-cost preventive home modifications to people with mobility issues and other disabilities to improve accessibility, reduce falls, increase independence, and facilitate aging-in place. Safe at Home is designed to improve aging-in-place outcomes for low-income older adults through the modification of their home environment to meet their specific needs.
Safe at Home common repairs and modifications include but are not limited to: - Installing grab bars, handrails, vertical rails
- Entry and threshold ramps, low– rise steps
- Widening doorways and passageways
- Modified tubs and showers
- Raised toilets
- Removing tripping hazards
- Smoke and CO2 detector installation
- Improved interior and exterior lighting
- Installing grab bars, handrails, vertical rails
- Entry and threshold ramps, low– rise steps
- Widening doorways and passageways
- Modified tubs and showers
- Raised toilets
- Removing tripping hazards
- Smoke and CO2 detector installation
- Improved interior and exterior lighting