The Home Repair for the Elderly
Program is designed to provide minor home repairs to eligible
low and moderate income elderly homeowners residing in the
property, as well as accessibility modifications for disabled
homeowners. Fairfax County will provide a crew to do up to
one week's labor and provide up to $500 in materials to complete
necessary repairs and maintenance. Materials are paid for
by County and Federal funds.
All materials and labor for
the work done under this program are provided completely FREE
OF CHARGE to eligible homeowners.
These are the typical kinds
of services that can be provided under this program:
Emergency work cannot be provided, but expedited
responses may be handled under this program. Types of repairs
that are eligible include:
- roof leaks
- broken hot water heaters
- furnace repairs for no heat
- electrical shorts or rewiring
- plumbing leaks
More extensive improvements or those requiring building permits
or licensing will not be provided by this Home Repair for the
Elderly Program. Such applicants will be referred to the Home
Improvement Loan Program for assistance, http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rha/hilp.htm.
Homeowners meeting these qualifications are eligible to apply
for the Home Repair Program:
- Resident of Fairfax County, owning and residing
in the home needing repair
- Homeowner is 62 years of age or older,
OR disabled, OR have disabled family
members*
*Disabled family members are only eligible for accessibility
modifications.
- Maximum income of $42,000 for 1 person
- Maximum income of $48,000 for 2 persons
*Income maximums are higher for larger families.
*When total family assets (excluding your house) exceed $20,000
either actual or projected earnings are added to your income
in considering eligibility.
- Monthly housing expenses* must be greater than 25
percent of monthly income.
*Items included in housing expenses are: mortgage, insurance,
utilities and real estate taxes. Unreimbursed medical expenses
may be eligible for inclusion in housing expenses.
*Households with yearly income below $10,000 have no housing
expense requirements.
- Other requirements may apply.
To request an application or if you should have any
questions,
please call 703-246-5154 (TTY: 703-385-3578).
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This information
will be provided in an alternative format to persons with
disabilities at no charge upon request. Please allow seven
working days for preparation of materials. |
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