The programs and resources listed below help homeowners with home repairs and improvements.

	Rhode Island Housing - home improvement loans
	Rhode Island Affiliates of Habitat for Humanity - through volunteer labor, builds houses for families in need
	Habitat for Humanity ReStores - discounted used and surplus building materials
	Rebuilding Together, Inc. - assists low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners with home repairs
	Veterans Affairs Regional Loan Center - loans and grants to qualifying veterans to adapt an existing dwelling to meet specific needs
	USDA Rural Development Office - home improvement loans and grants to low-income homeowners in rural areas
	Department of Public Health - lead poisoning prevention program
	Make your home more energy efficient

Programs by City/Town

	Coventry
	Cranston
	East Greenwich
	East Providence
	Glocester
	Lincoln
	North Providence
	Pawtucket
	Providence
	Smithfield
	Warwick
	Woonsocket

Other Local Resources

	Office of Consumer Protection - file a complaint against a licensed contractor
	Find your local Better Business Bureau - check out Rhode Island contractors before starting home repairs