Bauer Builds Future is now an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity.
Charitable Home Repair
Critical health, safety, accessibility, and home-preservation repairs for qualifying homeowners who could not otherwise reasonably afford the work.
Health & Safety
Critical repairs that address hazards affecting a homeowner’s health, safety, and ability to remain safely in the home.
Accessibility
Practical modifications that improve access, mobility, and safe use of the home for qualifying residents.
Home Preservation
Essential repairs that help prevent further deterioration and preserve a safe, functional living environment.
Who Qualifies
Bauer Builds Future’s Charitable Home Repair program is designed to serve qualifying homeowners in San Diego County who have a legitimate health, safety, accessibility, or home-preservation repair need and who cannot reasonably afford the work on their own.
Eligibility and project selection may vary based on available funding, project scope, household circumstances, property conditions, and program requirements.
How Requests Are Reviewed
1. Request Submitted
2. Need & Eligibility Review
2. Need & Eligibility Review
The homeowner provides basic information about the property, household circumstances, and the repair need.
2. Need & Eligibility Review
2. Need & Eligibility Review
2. Need & Eligibility Review
BBF reviews the request, available funding, project scope, property conditions, and applicable program requirements.
3. Project Determination
2. Need & Eligibility Review
3. Project Determination
If the request is a potential fit, BBF may conduct additional review or a site assessment before deciding whether the project can be accepted.
Repairs We May Consider
Health & Safety Repairs
Accessibility Improvements
Accessibility Improvements
Repairs addressing conditions that may affect safe use of the home, such as damaged flooring, unsafe stairs, plumbing issues, leaks, or other serious hazards.
Accessibility Improvements
Accessibility Improvements
Accessibility Improvements
Practical modifications that may improve mobility, access, and safer daily use of the home, such as grab bars, handrails, ramps, doorway adjustments, or similar improvements.
Home Preservation Repairs
Accessibility Improvements
Home Preservation Repairs
Essential repairs intended to help prevent further deterioration, including limited roofing, exterior, structural, weatherproofing, or other preservation-related work.