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Housing
& Home Improvement
The Housing and Home Improvement Program can assist older adults with needed minor home repairs or modifications to improve the living conditions and functional accessibility of the home. With the help of volunteers, the repairs and modifications are for eligible low and moderate income older adults to ensure their livability and safety so they can remain in their homes.
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new door handles or deadbolt locks, fire/smoke detectors
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repair or replacement of damaged doors and/or damaged windows (limited funds available)
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leaking faucets, pipes or toilet
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replacement or draining of hot water heaters
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building of ramps, new steps, hand railings and grab bars
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replacement of appliances that no longer work (limited funding available)
The program can include:
Housing and Home Improvement services are for adults 60 years of age or older who are unable to pay for the needed repairs. There is a waiting list and priority of service will be given to low income disabled adults in greatest need.
The program provides information for older adults and families to become better educated about available housing resources and funding that may be utilized to improve their housing quality (grants, loans, weatherization and refinancing programs).
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Minor home repair does not include roof repair/replacement, installing new heating and air systems, home renovations/remodeling or mold/lead removal. Home improvement funds are limited per household and may not be able to cover all of the work needed. All repairs must fall under the threshold of funding allowed per year and services cannot be repeated within a three-year period. Construction of wheelchair ramps are performed by local volunteers willing to donate their time and skills, some projects may have a longer waiting list than others.
For More information or
to make an application for services Contact:
Lumber River Council of Governments
Area Agency on Aging