The Virginia Livable Home Tax Credit (LHTC) program is designed to improve accessibility and universal visitability in Virginia’s residential units by providing state tax credits for the purchase of new units or the retrofitting of existing housing units. Tax Credits are available for up to $6,500 for the purchase/construction of a new accessible residence and […]
The program administers grants up to $8,000 to foster independence and provide assistance for those in need of barrier-free housing. Typical modifications include but are not limited to: Installing ramps and chairlifts, Installing remote,entry devices, Modifying bathrooms and kitchens, and Widening of doorways and sidewalks.
The Virginia Assistive Technology System connects Virginians with disabilities, family members, and professionals with assistive technology devices, services and resources to help individuals more fully participate at work, school, home, and the community.
Bay Aging Area Agency on Aging’s Bay Housing Division provides housing services to older adults including emergency home repairs, weatherization services, indoor plumbing rehabilitation, reconstruction, and rehabilitating homes of low-income homeowners via Community Development Block Grants.
The program provides funding to repair urgent structural damage, remove and remedy health and safety hazards, and provide physical accessibility improvements for low-income Virginians. Homeowners and renters are eligible for the maximum assistance of $4,000. Repairs may involve plumbing, structure, electrical, and HVAC. Installation of wheelchair ramps, shower grab bars and other accessibility modifications are […]
Faith Works, a collaborative effort involving the faith community and the Area Agency on Aging, Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc. (MEOC), addresses greatly needed home repairs and modifications for low-income older people who have no other place to turn for help. The program increases the safety and accessibility of homes to reduce the need to […]
In partnership with the local non-profit, Rebuilding Together, this Home Renovation and Repair program has case managers who handle phone requests for assistance from older adults, caregivers, professionals, and others. Requests may include information about home modifications in general, in-home assessments, and recommendations on how to meet an older adult’s home modification needs. Funding sources […]
The Washington State Unit on Aging contracts with 13 Area Agencies on Aging to maintain a statewide Medicaid provider network to serve clients who are eligible for Medicaid long-term services and supports. Medicaid Waiver programs include: 1) the Community Options Program Entry System (COPES); the New Freedom 1915(c) Medicaid Waivers; and 3) the Medicaid 1115 […]
This program provides eligible Veterans with home and community-based services that enable them to continue to live in their homes and communities. The services are coordinated and delivered by four Area Agencies on Aging in Western Washington. Participants may choose to spend funds on a modification to their residence or vehicle to accommodate their disabilities […]
Northwest Access Fund, a non-profit, provides funding to people with disabilities in Washington and Oregon so that they may purchase assistive technology and home modifications that support independence. For home modifications, the loan may be up to $40,000 with a 10-year term.