Home improvement loan programs help with home repairs and modifications.
Senior roof repair program.
Cosmetic repairs are not covered.
A grant of up to 6 500 is available.
Department of housing and urban development 451 7th street s w washington dc 20410 telephone.
Area agency on aging contact the county s area agency on aging to find out about home modification and repair funds provided by the older americans act.
Grants may also be available through other local government programs.
Often the financial aspects of installing a new roof or repairing your existing roof are so overwhelming that a healthy roof may seem like an impossible goal.
Seniors can find tips on home safety in the home repair and modification.
Call her county s health and human services department they would know if there are any state or county programs including any senior programs.
Roof repair or replacement is a costly endeavor.
This program provides assistance to senior homeowners age 65 who would like to remain in their own homes but cannot afford necessary repairs.
Electrical repairs wheelchair ramps plumbing heating and cooling unit repair replacement roof repair and or replacement and more.
The main senior citizen home repair grant and loan program offered by the federal government is its very low income housing repair program.
You have to apply.
They are the most common type of government financial assistance for home improvements.
Some programs are available nationwide while others are only available at the state or county level.
Some of the services offered may include.
This includes roof repairs.
Federal grants to repair or replace a roof are available to a limited group of people mostly older people and those with very low incomes.
Habitat for humanity where i am just had a program for weatherization.
7 sources of home repair assistance for seniors.
Individual states often give priority to senior citizens families with children and families where one or more members has a.
Senior citizens living in eligible areas and meeting low.
California is currently participating in a pilot program that increases the program limits.
The goal of a senior or elderly home repair program is to ensure the nation s elderly have safe homes to live in.
Grants are available up to 10 000 up from 7 500 and loans are available up to 40 000 up from 20 000 with a maximum of 50 000 up from 27 500 assistance.
