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Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be low-income senior (60 or older) or low-income disabled (on SSI) homeowners who are unable to do the work themselves. The homes must be owner-occupied, which means that the applicant must be living in the home and must be the owner (i.e., no rentals). Homes also must be in Tacoma or Pierce County.

Where's the Catch?

There is none! We know that it sounds too good to be true, and if you would like to contact some of the homeowners we've served, let us know.

This program is possible because of the generosity of hundreds of people in the community. The labor is all free (volunteers), and all paint and repair materials are purchased with funds that have been given to us for that purpose (See Donors and Contributors).

Selection Process

Members of the Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful Planning Committee will screen applicants and schedule appointments to look over proposed projects. Proof of income will be required during the visit. Applications will be rated according to a number of factors, including applicant's income and how badly the house needs to be painted. Those homes in greatest need of a paint job will have priority. The size of the house and the scope of the work involved also will be considered in the selection process. Homes needing extensive repair prior to painting will not be considered as there are no funds for major repairs. Some 2-story houses may be beyond the scope of our volunteers. Applicants will be notified by mid-July whether their home has been chosen.

To apply online to get your house painted, Click Here

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Selection Criteria

• Houses in extreme need of new paint have priority, i.e., lots of paint flaking off, lots of bare wood exposed.

• Because the painting is done by volunteers, one story homes are more likely to be selected than two story homes (crews that are willing to take on two-story homes are few & far between)

• Homes that don't require repairs prior to painting are more likely to be selected than those with many necessary repairs.

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