Find a grant for senior home repair
Those living on a fixed income, including many senior citizens, may find it hard to find funds for needed home improvements. Fortunately, there are grants available for eligible seniors for necessary improvements and home hazard remediation. Most of these grants have income eligibility limits. It is in the best interests of both residents and municipalities for older citizens to have safe, well-maintained homes.
Rural Repair and Rehabilitation Loans and Grants
This grant offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture 's (USDA) Rural Development program allows citizens age 62 and up to improve or modify their homes, or remove safety hazards. Eligible seniors must be classified as low-income and not be able to qualify for other home repair loans. The USDA defines low-income as "below 50 percent of the area median income." The dwelling must also be located in an area defined as rural by the USDA. Grants are available up to $7500. If the property is sold within three years, the USDA may want grant money returned to them.
rudev.usda.gov
Garden Grove Senior Citizen Home Improvement Grant
Senior low-income residents of this California community may apply for grants up to $5000 for home improvement or repair. Garden Grove homeowners must be at least 62 years old for program eligibility. They must occupy and own the dwelling.The grants may be used for exterior improvements as well as interior safety-related improvements. Access and mobility improvements are also eligible. Low-income is defined as at or below 80 percent of the median county income. Residents may only receive one grant per five-year cycle of the program.
ci.garden-grove.ca.us
Detroit Senior Emergency Home Repair
Low-income seniors living in Michigan's largest city may be eligible for this emergency program if they are 65 years or older or at least 55 years of age and disabled. These limited grants are only for senior citizens living within the Detroit city limits. The maximum grant per dwelling is $12,000, and may be used only to bring a home up to code or for emergency repairs. Such emergencies include electrical, plumbing, roof and furnace repair. Applicant must occupy and own the home and cannot have received previous home rehabilitation grants from the city of Detroit.
detroitmi.gov
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