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Our Aging in Place Program
Creative Community Partnerships Helping Seniors Age In Place
The Need:
10,000 Americans turn 65 every day making them the fastest-growing age group in the country. By 2030, 20% of the US population will be 65 or older.
About 19 million older adults live in homes that are in disrepair or inadequate for their needs and cannot access the resources to make these places livable. This is why Habitat partners with families, communities, and local organizations across the U.S. to help older adults improve their homes and quality of life, allowing them to flourish where they live.
Our Goals:
- reduce risk & fear of falling
- create safe & accessible homes for those aged 60+
- connect homeowners to healthcare services
Apply Now
Take the first step by completing our application. For questions about this program, complete the form below.
Program Details
View a PDF of the details about our Aging In Place Home Modifications. Please complete the form below with further questions or call us at (330)745-7734.
Are you a senior homeowner interested in “aging in place”?
Our Aging In Place program can help. We provide home modifications for seniors aged 62 and over -making your home safer and more accessible. Don’t let your home hold you back. Let us help you “age in place” with confidence!
Qualified homeowners will work with Habitat staff, and Occupational Therapist and our referring healthcare partners to determine what home modifications we can complete. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Please note: this program is only available to homeowners who have not previously been served by Habitat for Humanity of Summit County’s Aging In Place or Home Repair programs.
Apply Today! HUD-funded Aging in Place Program Eligibility Requirements
- INCOME less than 80% AMI (see chart below, proof of income required)
- SENIOR (62 years or older) HOMEOWNER and PRIMARY RESIDENCE (proof of current mortgage and homeowner’s insurance required)
- Current on SUMMIT COUNTY PROPERTY TAXES
- WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER (complete required “sweat equity hours”, see application for more details
Income Guidelines (HUD) 2025
HUD-funded Aging In Place Program Process:
- Submit a completed application with all required supporting documentation (the list of required documents can be found on the application)
- If your application is approved, you will receive a notification letter outlining in greater detail next steps. In general though, you should expect the following:
- 1-2 hour in-home pre-assessment with Habitat’s contracted Occupational Therapist
- In-home home repair assessment completed by a Habitat Construction staff
- Scope of Work review with Habitat Construction staff before any modifications begin
- Habitat Construction staff complete home modifications and review with you any receipts and warranties associated with your modifications
- Sign final paperwork
- 1-2 hour in-home post-assessment with Habitat’s contracted Occupational Therapist to assess our program’s effectiveness
Eligible Home Modifications
- Installing grab bars
- Adding or adjusting peepholes
- Replacing toilet with ADA comfort height model
- Installing handrails on both sides of steps
- Adding or replacing address numbers
- Replacing doorknobs and/or handles with lever-style handles
- Replacing or adjusting position of bathroom mirro and/or toilet paper holder
- Placing temporary anti-slip tape and/or securing rugs with rubber carpet mesh/double sided rug tape
- Replacing door lock and/or installing secure slide latch or chain inside enterance door
- Installing new or adjusting mailbox height to make it easier to reach
- Providing easy-to-use ABC-rated fire extinguisher and/or installing smoke and CO detectors
- Installing tub cuts/conversion to shower
- Removing or replacing interior of existing kitchen cabinetry for easier access
- Installing curved shower rod
- Replacing cabinet hardware
