Safe and healthy housing

Our Safe and Healthy Housing practice model is the foundation of our home repair and modification work.

Rebuilding Together National seeks to advance health equity. Through a collaboration with National Center for Healthy Housing, Rebuilding Together developed a set of 360 specs for common repairs based on the Eight Principles of Healthy Homes. This includes a 25-point framework that targets significant health and safety hazards in homes.

Our 25 Health and Safety Priorities provide a common framework for our affiliate network to complete comprehensive in-home assessments and set repair objectives based on each homeowner’s special needs and health status. Each home has varying degrees of need and some projects may only address a single priority, such as installing a ramp, or several items, such as roof repair, energy efficiency upgrades, and grab bars. This framework also provides a means for Rebuilding Together affiliates to track and report the results of our repairs, helping them to set clear expectations with our clients and provide a platform for further partnership and collaboration to meet unmet needs.

What are the 8 Principles of a Safe and Healthy Home?

Keep it Dry

Keep it Clean

Keep it Pest-Free

Keep it Safe

Keep it Contaminant-Free

Keep it Well Ventilated

Keep it Thermally Controlled

Keep it Maintained