Senior homeowners can apply for grants to fix their roofs.
Senior citizens who cannot afford home rebuilding projects can apply for grants from several sources. Grants are available from local, state and federal government agencies to cover the cost of home renovations and repairs needed by elderly homeowners. These financial awards also pay for project-related expenses such as equipment purchases and labor.
U.S Department of Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sponsors certain grants to help pay for costs of rebuilding homes owned by seniors. The Very Low-Income Housing Repair Program awards grants to homeowners 62 years of age and older to remove health and safety hazards from their homes. Grants also cover projects to fix homes after the removal of the hazards. Recipients receive grants up to $7,500.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Grants are available from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to public housing authorities for renovations and repairs of housing units occupied by senior citizens. An example is the Supportive Housing for the Elderly program, where public housing authorities are awarded grants to make modifications to housing units to accommodate the elderly.
U.S Department of Veteran Affairs
Senior veterans who need to rebuild portions of their homes to make them more accessible can apply for grants from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. There are three programs awarding grants to veterans with service-related and non-service-related disability to pay for home modification and alteration projects. Grant amounts range from $1,200 to $50,000.
State Grants
Senior homeowners can get financial assistance from state government agencies to cover the cost of rebuilding their homes. In Connecticut, for example, seniors can apply to the Department of Social Services for weatherization projects to make their homes energy efficient. Other states may have similar grant programs, and senior homeowners should check with their state government agencies for more information.
Local Grants
Home rebuilding grants are also available at the local government level. In Harris County, Texas, for instance, senior citizens who own their homes and are current on their property taxes can apply for home repair grants. Emergency repair grants up to $1,000 are available to senior homeowners in Wichita, Kansas. Senior citizen homeowners should check with their local authorities for available grant programs to fix their homes.
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