The State Assistive Technology Grant Program, funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 2004, supports comprehensive, statewide programs in each state that improve the provision of assistive technology (often home modification-related) to individuals with disabilities of all ages.
The Fix-It Program is available to any senior citizen 60 or older, whose safety is at risk due to the need of handrails and minor home repairs, enabling them to remain living at home.
The purpose of the Helping Hands for Seniors Program is to assist adults age 65 and older with the maintenance, repair, and modification of their homes by providing technical and financial assistance. Recipients can receive up to $3,000 in the form of a grant.
The Mr. Fix-it Program of the Hunterdon County Division of Senior, Disabilities, and Veterans Services is a volunteer program that provides home maintenance and repair services to residents of Hunterdon County who are age 60 and older. The program’s goal is to ensure the health and safety of older adults. It includes minor plumbing, electrical, […]
The Residential Maintenance Program of the Burlington County Office on Aging provides supportive services to at-risk residents age 60 and older to support their health and safety. Services are provided by the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department and can include replacing door locks, minor home repairs, and housing improvements.
Chore Corps Program volunteers provide minor safety or health-related home repairs for Warren County residents over 60.
The purpose of this service is to provide emergency assistance through six Community Action Agencies located throughout the state using money from the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG). Services may include weatherization, home repair and rehabilitation.
RAMP is a state-funded program for individuals with physical disabilities who need improvements to their homes that will improve their quality of life. RAMP services target safety or functional concerns that address the recipient’s specific functional strengths and needs.
The Bay County Department on Aging offers a Handyman Program that includes “light” home repairs. A fee is determined based on income and recipients are responsible for the cost of all materials. Home repairs requiring a permit or a licensed professional are not eligible.
These home improvement loans with fixed and lower interest rates may be used for energy conservation and accessibility improvements. A contractor may be hired or the work may be done by the homeowner.