Home repair contractor accountability
Summary
Council members say they keep getting constituent complaints about city-contracted home repair contractors. Officials say roughly 300 cases over three years produced only about five warranty complaints, that every job gets a final inspection before payment, and that the program is shifting to nonprofit partners like New Directions and Habitat for Humanity.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Home repair programs run on federal and city dollars, with the shift to nonprofits meant to stretch Metro's money further.
Homeowners receiving city-funded repairs get clearer complaint channels and better-vetted contractors.
Constituents whose contractor work fails have been left navigating disputes between Metro and its contractors.
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