L.I.F.T. (Local Initiative for Troops)

Thank you for your interest in Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity’s L.I.F.T. (Local Initiative for Troops) home repairs program for Veterans.

If you are a Veteran or live in a Veteran household, and are interested in applying for our services, please complete and submit the pre-qualification form.  We will acknowledge the receipt of these forms, conduct an initial review of your request, and keep your information on file if you meet the basic initial requirements. Please review the FAQs at the end of this page.

Program Income Guidelines
We serve people whose income is up to 80% of Monmouth County’s area median income.  View 2025 income limits here.

Family Size / Income Limit for MCHFH programs (2025)
1 Person –  $75,440
2 Person –  $86,160
3 Person –  $96,960
4 Person – $107,680
5 Person – $115,320
6 Person – $124,960

For more information, please contact Marianne Herring at mherring@monmouthhabitat.org, or call 732-728-0441, ext. 311.

Pre-Qualification Form for L.I.F.T. Home Repairs Program

L.I.F.T. (Local Initiative for Troops)

The L.I.F.T. home repair program serves eligible Veterans and their families in Monmouth County. Driven by volunteer power, donations, and fundraising events, the program completes home repair and home upkeep projects at no cost to the Veteran.

Download our L.I.F.T. Flyer

Types of Projects

Even minor projects can be overwhelming and costly to a veteran homeowner with a low or fixed income. The L.I.F.T. program can relieve concerns, and remedy safety and comfort issues.

Our LIFT program offers free home repairs that help local Veterans live safely and with dignity. Through this program, we have completed many projects, which included installing handicap ramps and rails, roof repairs and replacements, railing and stair repairs, HVAC upgrades, grab bar installations, widening walkways, yard cleanup, and much more.

If you have any questions, please contact Marianne at mherring@monmouthhabitat.org (732) 728-0441 ext. 311 

  • US Army Veteran Paul and his wife Janice are pictured here with SRS Distribution and USA Building Maintenance teams., and Diane Kinnane (HFHMC)
  • Widow of US Navy Veteran, Robert Walsh, and their granddaughter, prior to the installation of the new roof.
  • Thanks to the generosity of SRS Distribution In/National Building Supply and USA Building Maintenance USA General Contractors Corp., the widow of US Navy Veteran, Robert P. Walsh, received a new roof as part of our Veterans Build Home Repairs Program.

    • FAQ

    The first step is to complete the pre-qualification form. Eligible applicants will be asked to complete a separate application form.

    This paperwork is needed to verify that you are eligible for assistance. In some cases, we are able to provide additional assistance based on the information provided and a home inspection.

    Each application and its supporting documents are reviewed by our team. Notification can take up to 3 weeks.

    We will contact you regarding the status of your application within 3 weeks of submitting your pre-qualification form. If you have any questions during this time you can contact Marianne at (732) 728 0441 extn. 311 or mherring@habitatmonmouth.org.

    Eligible veterans will not have to pay toward the agreed projects.