Respiratory System and Ventilation
The ventilation system of a home is like the respiratory system of a human body. Maintaining clean airflow in your home can significantly reduce the risk of health conditions like asthma or respiratory infections.
Educational Points
Musculoskeletal System and Structure
The structural parts of a home, such as stairs and floors, are akin to the human musculoskeletal system. Proper maintenance can prevent trips and falls, protecting you from injuries.
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Cardiovascular System and Plumbing
Your body depends on the quality of blood circulating in your vessels, just as your home depends clean water pumping through your pipes. The cardiovascular system is like the plumbing of your home:poor plumbing can lead to high water bills, severe leaks, and possibly debilitating dehydration. These plumbing issues are disruptive to affordable housing, much like blood clots from high cholesterol or blood pressure issues can lead to strokes and heart attacks to disrupt your health. Being mindful of water quality is crucial for maintaining a safe and affordable home.
Affordable Housing Definition
Affordable housing means that you spend no more than 30% of your total household income on housing costs, which typically include your rent or mortgage payments along with utilities. When housing costs exceed this 30% threshold, it can strain your budget, making it difficult to afford other necessities such as food, healthcare, and education. Living in unaffordable housing can lead to emotional distress, health problems, and even the risk of eviction.
Example:
If your rent is $1,500 and your utilities are $400, your total monthly housing costs are $1,900. To determine if this is affordable, divide your total housing costs by 0.30. In this case, your household income should be at least $6,333 per month ($6,333 x 0.30 = $1,900). If your income is lower, such as $5,000 per month, your housing costs would be 38% of your income, making your housing unaffordable.
Free Essential and
Critical Home Repairs
Beyond Housing, in partnership with Rebuilding Together Charlotte and Atrium Health, offers free essential and critical home repairs to eligible residents. Our mission is to ensure that your home is safe, healthy, and affordable.
About Rebuilding Together Charlotte
Rebuilding Together Charlotte is dedicated to repairing homes, revitalizing communities, and rebuilding lives. Through our partner ship, we aim to provide critical repairs that help residents maintain their homes and health
Eligibility and
Support
These services are provided free of charge to those who qualify. For more
information on eligibility and to apply for free repairs, please visit Rebuilding
Together Greater Charlotte website at https://rebuildingtogetherclt.org/apply
Support from Healthcare Professionals
We encourage you to rely on the healthcare professional working with you to guide you through this process and assist with filling out the eligibility forms or applications.
