Our Services

Criteria to Qualify

We serve low-income homeowners who live within Petaluma City limits and who cannot perform the necessary repairs themselves. The people that we help in our community are typically senior citizens, veterans, disabled persons, or low income families with children.

Apply for services by calling us at 707-765-3944

The Process

There is no fee to apply. Homeowners must complete an application form. RTP staff is happy to assist with this process.
An RTP staff member will make an initial visit to take photos of the work needing to be done.
The application is then reviewed by our Site Management Committee (SMC), which is made up of skilled trades people and experienced house captains.
An SMC member will visit the homeowner and make a final determination based on eligibility criteria and the scope of work.

During our selection process we often see homes that have no heat or a leaky roof, or other problems that are too crucial to wait until April. Our Year Round program allows us to address those issues on a case-by-case basis throughout the year.

All repairs are free for homeowners. Labor and supplies are usually donated.

Questions? Call us at 707-765-3944 or email: info@rtpetaluma.org

"This was all things I could not have done myself and it put us far ahead of where we were. Thank you! If any of you need any help or volunteers, just ask us and we'll be glad to do whatever we can to give back. It was a great experience."

Linda & James Kelly

Dear Volunteers,
Through this letter I would like to express my gratitude to everyone of you who came to my house and worked on the bathroom remodel and backyard and all the rest.
You did exceptional work and for that I am very grateful and I also extend my gratitude to the Program Rebuilding together Petaluma who helps seniors like myself to improve our homes which otherwise we could not do it.
You made me feel like I was doing you a favor by letting you come to my house to help me. You treated me with such respect and dignity. To you angels, I send my respect and gratitude forever. May God bless you always.

Sincerely, Leslia Navarette

"I want to thank everyone involved in painting the Kenilworth Recreation Center. It looks great ! The young people were impressive, helpful, fun and great at team work. What a wonderful experience! The leadership and volunteerism you displayed proves a community can come together to make a difference for others. We did not receive one complaint and everyone contributed to the completion of the project until the end. Thank you!"

Jan Mandrell, City of Petaluma:

Words cannot express what a wonderful, fun and resourceful group of people the volunteers were. Our clients (The Recycle Center employees) were thrilled beyond belief to arrive at work on Monday and finds a whole new work place waiting for them. They have received many compliments from passersby on how much better the front looks. This upgrade was so overdue but was something we just could not have done ourselves. We cannot thank you enough. In case you missed it, in Saturday's Butter & Eggs Day Parade, the back of our O.A.D.S. float had a banner with these words "Special thanks to Rebuilding Together Petaluma, L.R. Wiley Construction and the 24 volunteers who rejuvenated our Recycling Center!"
Elizabeth Clary the Executive Director of O.A.D.S.