Operation Fix It

Operation Fix It (OFI) works in the community with dedicated volunteers and city staff to assist qualified Scottsdale homeowners. The program helps qualified applicants with code enforcement referrals and issues related to health and safety on the property.

The maximum amount of assistance per household, per year may not exceed $4,000. Assistance may exceed the $4,000 maximum under limited circumstances and must address items posing a serious threat to the health, safety and welfare of the household, as determined by the Community Assistance Manager.

OFI projects and repairs are limited to the following activities:

• Weed Mitigation
• Green Pools
• Tree Removal
• Tree Trimming
• Exterior Junk Removal
• Exterior House Painting
• Fence Repairs and Replacements
• Xeriscape activities “Rock the Yard”

OFI is not a regular maintenance program and shall not perform yard services more than once a year. Any additional yard services may be approved on a case-by-case basis with a referral from code enforcement.

The program is only available to income eligible homeowner-occupied applicants. In addition to meeting the income guidelines, applicants must have owned and lived in their home as their primary residence for the preceding year immediately prior to applying and being qualified for participation in the program. Persons, who use their home as a rental property, in whole or in part, are ineligible to participate in the program.

The applicant’s home must be the applicant’s sole and only property unless it is of equal of less value than primary residence. Households with $50,000 in liquid assets are not eligible for assistance. Liquid assets include but not limited to Checking and Savings Accounts, CD’s, Money Market Accounts.

If determined ineligible, applicants may re-apply 6 months after the determination of ineligibility.

Applicants cannot be reimbursed for money that has been spent on repairs prior to receiving assistance. The OFI program possesses the right to refuse assistance if the applicant does not meet eligibility requirements or the nature of the request is deemed not to be in the best interest of the program or the City of Scottsdale.

Applicants shall acknowledge OFI is not an entitlement program. The City reserves the right to delay, postpone or deny participation in the program for 5 years. At all times participation requires adherence to terms of the Program Guidelines, Code of Conduct and any other Program documents.

Review Program Guidelines

Before applying, review the Operation Fix It Program Guidelines to understand eligibility requirements and services offered.

Apply for Operation Fix It

To apply, complete the application through the Neighborly Portal. The application process ensures eligibility based on the program guidelines. If you have any questions, staff can be reached at 480-312-8703 or by email at [email protected].

Apply using the Neighborly Portal

If you are interested in working directly with OFI staff in the community to assist clients in Scottsdale maybe you would like to become a City volunteer? It is a fairly quick and easy process that begins with the volunteer application. Once you have completed the application you can send it to the City's Volunteer coordinator at: [email protected] The volunteer coordinator will then assist you in a few additional steps required to become a city volunteer and then contact the OFI program.

Any questions or concerns about this process you can call us at 480-312-8703.

Download the Volunteer Application

Monetary Donations

You can donate monetarily online or by mail.