Homeowners in Oak Park now can apply for home repairs through the “Rock the Block” initiative, a community investment program funded in part by the City of Sacramento and led by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento.

“This initiative aims to bring together volunteers and residents to complete health, safety, and beautification home repairs, ensuring that Oak Park families can continue living in their homes comfortably,” said the City’s Housing Administrative Analyst Axel Magallanes.

Applications are open until Feb. 1.

The initiative is funded in part by a contribution from the City of Sacramento and specifically allocated to support communities near the new UC Davis Aggie Square innovation campus on Stockton Boulevard.

The City and UC Davis are contributing a total of $10 million for anti-displacement activities, including emergency rent assistance, home repairs and utility upgrades, among other things. So far, $2 million of the money has been allocated.

To qualify for “Rock the Block Oak Park,” applicants must live within the designated area in the map and own their home.

Qualified applicants can benefit from a wide range of repairs and improvements, including landscaping, yard cleanup, fencing, external paint, dry rot repair, gutter cleaning, HVAC repair and replacement, roof replacement, pest abatement, window upgrades, water heater replacement, energy efficiency improvements, and other critical home repairs.

Learn more about the program on Habitat’s website and download the application here.

A “Rock the Block” event is scheduled for May 3-4 and will bring together approximately 500 volunteers to complete more than 20 home preservation and community projects in the neighborhood.

Watch the video below to see how “Rock the Block” helped the Oak Park neighborhood last year.