Service type: Major home modifications
Essential Home and Accessibility Repair Program (EHARP)
The Essential Home and Accessibility Repair Program (EHARP) provides funds to remove essential health and safety hazards. It also address physical accessibility barriers for low-income Virginias. The program provides funding to local administrators to undertake physical repairs that improve housing conditions. Eligible repairs can include plumbing, structural, electrical and roofing, as well as the installation […]
Virginia Livable Home Tax Credit (LHTC)
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 […]
Virginia Housing Accessibility Grants
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.
Emergency Home Accessibility and Repair Program
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 […]