Home Repair & Safety Assistance
Healthy Homes Program
The City of Riceboro has partnered with JCVision & Associates, Inc. — a HUD-approved housing counseling and Fair Housing agency — to help qualifying Riceboro residents fix housing-related health and safety hazards in their homes, including lead hazards, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and window repairs.
Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis while funding is available.
Why This Program Exists
A safer home starts with fixing hidden hazards.
Many older homes in Riceboro carry hazards that can affect a family’s health — lead-based paint, failing roofs, unsafe wiring, or aging plumbing. The Healthy Homes Program was created to identify and remove those hazards for qualifying households, at no direct cost to the resident, using funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), USDA Rural Development, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs’ Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP).
The program is administered locally by JCVision & Associates, Inc., a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and Fair Housing Initiative Program serving coastal Georgia since 2004, working directly with the City of Riceboro.
Hear From the Program
See the Healthy Homes Program in Riceboro.
JCVision & Associates shares more about how the Healthy Homes Program is helping families right here in Riceboro.
What’s Included
What the Healthy Homes Program can help with.
Every household’s situation is different — a housing counselor reviews each home individually during intake.
Lead Hazard Reduction
Identifying and addressing lead-based paint hazards — especially important in homes built before 1978 — to help prevent childhood lead poisoning.
Roofing Repairs
Fixing roof damage that can lead to leaks, mold, and further structural hazards.
Electrical System Repairs
Addressing unsafe or outdated wiring that poses a fire or safety risk.
Plumbing Repairs
Correcting plumbing issues that affect a household’s health, safety, or access to clean water.
Window Repair & Replacement
Replacing damaged or hazardous windows for safety and energy efficiency.
Other Health & Safety Hazards
Additional housing-related hazards may be evaluated case by case during your home assessment.
Who May Qualify
Riceboro residents may be eligible.
- Live in the City of Riceboro, Georgia. This program is only for Riceboro residents.
- Priority for low-income households — especially those with young children or elderly residents.
- Older homes may receive added priority for lead-hazard evaluation, particularly homes built before 1978.
- Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis while program funding is available.
- Approved applicants must complete a Fair Housing Workshop, conducted by JCVision’s Fair Housing Initiative Program, before repairs begin.
Not sure if you qualify? The fastest way to find out is to call JCVision & Associates directly — a housing counselor will walk through your household’s situation with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Healthy Homes Program.
Who runs the Healthy Homes Program in Riceboro?
JCVision & Associates, Inc., a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and Fair Housing Initiative Program based in Hinesville, GA, administers the program in partnership with the City of Riceboro.
Is the Healthy Homes Program a loan I have to pay back?
The program is funded through grants from HUD, USDA Rural Development, and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Contact JCVision & Associates directly to confirm the terms that apply to your household.
What kind of repairs are covered?
The program focuses on housing-related health and safety hazards, including lead hazard reduction, roofing, electrical systems, plumbing, and window repairs. Other hazards may be evaluated case by case.
How do I apply?
Call JCVision & Associates at (912) 877-4243 to begin the intake process. A housing counselor will review your household’s situation and next steps.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis while funding remains available. The program’s current goal is to help up to 65 Riceboro households by October 2026, so residents are encouraged to reach out as soon as possible.
Do I have to do anything besides apply?
Approved applicants are required to complete a Fair Housing Workshop, conducted by JCVision’s Fair Housing Initiative Program, before repairs begin.
Ready to Find Out If You Qualify?
Contact JCVision & Associates, Inc. directly to start the intake process for Riceboro’s Healthy Homes Program.
Joshua Ingram, Site/Program Manager, Healthy Homes Program
Phone: (912) 877-4243 • Toll-Free: (866) 883-4243
Email: hhp@jcvision.org
Address: 135 East ML King, Jr. Drive, Suite G, Hinesville, GA 31313
Hours: Tuesday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM • 1st & 3rd Saturday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Learn more at jcvision.com
This page provides general information about the Healthy Homes Program as a public awareness resource from the City of Riceboro. Program administration, eligibility determinations, and applications are handled directly by JCVision & Associates, Inc. Contact them using the information above to apply or to confirm current qualifications and funding availability. For general City Hall questions, contact the City of Riceboro.