Check with the h4h in her area or in yours for a referral or check the website.
Senior roof repair program.
You have to apply.
Roof repair or replacement is a costly endeavor.
The main senior citizen home repair grant and loan program offered by the federal government is its very low income housing repair program.
Electrical repairs wheelchair ramps plumbing heating and cooling unit repair replacement roof repair and or replacement and more.
The funding covers repairs that are a threat to health and safety which includes repairs to roofing plumbing and heating.
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.
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.
Individual states often give priority to senior citizens families with children and families where one or more members has a.
This program provides assistance to senior homeowners age 65 who would like to remain in their own homes but cannot afford necessary repairs.
They are the most common type of government financial assistance for home improvements.
California is currently participating in a pilot program that increases the program limits.
This includes roof repairs.
Department of housing and urban development 451 7th street s w washington dc 20410 telephone.
Home improvement loan programs help with home repairs and modifications.
7 sources of home repair assistance for seniors.
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.
Some of the services offered may include.
There is government help with roof repairs and replacement available through nonprofits and local governments and limited help for those in disaster areas.
Seniors can find tips on home safety in the home repair and modification.
Grants may also be available through other local government programs.
Habitat for humanity where i am just had a program for weatherization.
The goal of a senior or elderly home repair program is to ensure the nation s elderly have safe homes to live in.
Cosmetic repairs are not covered.
A grant of up to 6 500 is available.
Senior citizens living in eligible areas and meeting low.