HUD Announces $3.7 Million for Home Repairs for Seniors
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded more than $3.7 million to two nonprofit organizations and a local housing authority to enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes through low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications. The modifications will reduce older adults’ risk of falling, improve general safety, increase accessibility and improve their functional abilities in their home.
This is the second round of funding this year for HUD’s Older Adults Home Modification Program, in addition to the grants announced April 9, 2024.
Grants through OAHMP assist in allowing organizations and housing authorities to adopt comprehensive programs that make safety and functional home modifications to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners. These investments will enable older adults to remain in their homes – to “age in place” – rather than move to nursing homes or other assisted care facilities.
The grantees, which are experienced in providing services to seniors, will deliver home modification services to more than 525 senior families in both urban communities and communities with substantial rural populations.
The following is a state-by-state breakdown of the funding:
| Awardee | State | Units Proposed | Award |
| Center for Independent Living in Central Florida | FL | 195 | $1,220,000 |
| Lewiston Housing Authority | ME | 150 | $1,250,000 |
| Community Action Pioneer Valley | MA | 180 | $1,250,000 |
