Home Repair Programs for Seniors?

3/9/2010 8:28:24 AM #

Depending on where you live, and some other factors, there are some potential sources for help with home repairs, and with home modification. The following are from our Senior Specials & Freebies section. Contact them directly for more information on how to qualify and apply.

Breachmenders Ministries
200 Robinson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Provides affordable housing rehabilitation and repair for low-income residents of West Oakland and the City of Pittsburgh.
(412) 621-2530

The Team at www.TodaysSeniorResource.com

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3/9/2010 8:29:13 AM #

Free Home Safety Check, Home Repair
Safety for Seniors, a service offered by Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC).
IVC is a program of Family Services of Western Pennsylvania. Through Safety for Seniors, adults age 60 and older living in Allegheny County can receive free home safety checks.

The Safety for Seniors program has three levels of service:
Tier One - Trained volunteers conduct a brief but thorough home safety assessment using a written checklist. They install smoke alarms and nightlights and provide baking soda, a bath mat, and a flashlight along with some basic home safety information.
Tier Two - A professional contractor assigned by IVC completes minor safety modifications recommended by the volunteers in the initial assessment. Generally, this level of service entails installation of grab bars or hand rails.
Tier Three - IVC identifies outside service providers that can complete major home repair/modifications recommended in the Tier One needs assessment. IVC staff will assist clients in determining their eligibility for home repair programs and applying for them.

Safety for Seniors
6401 Penn Ave, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15206  
412-345-7420
www.ivcswpa.org

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3/9/2010 8:29:51 AM #

Beaver County Home Improvement Program
The Beaver County Home Improvement Program was created in order to provide financial assistance to eligible owner/occupants of residential housing for the rehabilitation of their homes.  This financial assistance is offered in the form of a 0% Interest Loan/Deferred Payment Grant, which will be secured by both a 0% Interest Mortgage and a Promissory Judgment Note with concurrent terms of six years each.  The amount of the assistance will vary across a three tier system based upon household income and is to be used to return the housing unit to a code compliant condition with a secondary emphasis on energy conservation.
Call the the Housing Authority of the County of Beaver at: (724) 775-1220
or email: hacbcd@nauticom.net

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3/9/2010 8:30:19 AM #

Westmoreland County Weatherization Program
A free Energy Efficient Program offered to both low-income home owners and renters who live in both houses and mobile homes.
For houses the program can provide: attic and crawl space insulation, sill plate insulation, replacement of broken glass, exterior door weather-stripping, replacement of exterior doors, interior caulking, furnace clean and tune and/or furnace replacement. (Furnace replacement for homeowners only)
For mobile homes the program can provide: belly board insulation and ceiling insulation, door and window replacement, hot water tank wrap, repair or replacement of exhaust fans, furnace clean and tune and/or furnace replacement. (Furnace replacement for homeowners only)
For information and eligibility please call 724-832-9460

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3/9/2010 8:30:47 AM #

Westmoreland County (Home) Rehab Program
Provides roof or furnace replacements to homeowners in Westmoreland County, except for the cities of Arnold, Jeannette, Monessen, New Kensington and Scottsdale.

The program is offered to qualifying owners of both houses and mobile homes.  
The program provides a $3,500 grant for either the replacement of a roof or furnace. The work is performed by our direct hire staff or our sub-contractors.  
This is a one time grant and is not a reimbursement program. If replacement costs exceed the $3,500 grant amount, the homeowner is responsible for the additional costs

For information and income guidelines please call 724-832-9460

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