Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

Also called: Housing Rehab Coordinator, Home Repair Program Specialist

Runs a city or nonprofit program that fixes up homes for low-income seniors and families, from writing the repair list to inspecting the finished work.

A day in the life

You walk through an elderly homeowner's house noting a failing roof, a broken furnace and steps that need a ramp. You write the work order, get bids from contractors, and inspect the repairs. Your work keeps people safely in their homes.

Pay over a career

Starting
$45k
Typical
$62k
High
$85k

Estimated.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in planning or construction management, or construction experience.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Urban Planning, Construction Management.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady, tied to federal housing grants.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI speeds cost estimates and paperwork; inspecting old homes, managing contractors and helping families stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Construction CTE, Algebra, Spanish.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.

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