Large portions of the affordable housing available to low-income people in the San Joaquin Valley are older homes. Self-Help Enterprises operates a rehabilitation program to preserve and improve this existing stock of housing. Through partnerships with cities and counties in the San Joaquin Valley, Self-Help Enterprises works with local community leaders to identify housing needs, secure funding, and successfully implement housing repairs efforts for residents.

Deferred payment loans and grants are available to qualified homeowners for essential health and safety repairs, typically including roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, foundation, windows, and handicap accessible modifications. There is no monthly payment. The loan is due and payable upon sale, change of title or change of use – such as change from owner occupied to renter occupied. Housing rehabilitation assistance can meet a critical need for homeowners who lack the funds to make necessary physical health and safety improvements to their homes.

To date, Self-Help Enterprises’ assistance to local communities has resulted in over 6,000 rehabilitated homes.

“Our old home was falling apart and we had no idea how we were going to fix it. We are so grateful for the rehabilitation program because we would not have been able to improve our living conditions without the program.”
~ Tessie Dowers and Virginia Barnes

Active Project Areas

The following cities and counties currently have funding available for critical home repairs.

Kern County

Arvin

Delano

McFarland

For More Information:
If you’re interested in learning more about our Housing Rehabilitation Program, please feel free to contact us at 559-802-1647 or via email at housingrehab@selfhelpenterprises.org.

Pre-Application for Home Repairs:
If your home is in need of critical repairs, is owner-occupied, and is located in an area with available funding, we encourage you to complete our pre-application. A representative from Self-Help Enterprises will promptly follow up with additional details

Assistance with Completing an Application:
Have you received an application via mail or email and find yourself with questions or in need of assistance with completion? Schedule a Virtual or In-Person Appointment today to receive personalized support from our team!

Step 1
Choose your Appointment Type:

• In-Person
• Virtual

Step 2
Contact us at 559-802-1647 or email housingrehab@selfhelpenterprises.org to schedule your preferred appointment method

Step 3
Prepare for Virtual Appointment
Ensure you have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connectivity for the virtual appointment.

• Familiarize yourself with Microsoft Teams, the platform used for virtual counter appointments.
• While the use of web camera during the virtual counter appointment is optional, it’s recommended for a more engaging interaction.
• During the virtual counter appointment, a Self-Help Enterprises representative can share their computer screens to provide visual assistance.
• Prior to your virtual counter appointment, take time to plan and organize. Prepare an agenda and write down all your questions in advance for a productive session.
• Review the Checklist for all relevant documents that may be required alongside your application

Prepare for In-Person Appointment

• Prior to your in-person appointment, take time to plan and organize. Prepare an agenda and write down all your questions in advance for a productive session.
• Review the Checklist for all relevant documents that may be required alongside your application
• Bring all relevant documents (from the checklist) to the in-person appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions