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Administers a wheelchair ramp program for rental units or home owners meeting Federal Poverty guidelines in the city of Springfield. Residents can request a ramp to be built on their home at no cost.
May require names to be added to a waiting list.
Administers a wheelchair ramp program for rental units or home owners meeting Federal Poverty guidelines in the city of Springfield. Residents can request a ramp to be built on their home at no cost.
May require names to be added to a waiting list.
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Requirements:
1) must be located within the Polk County portion of the participating cities.
2) the property to be assisted must be the homeowner's primary residence and a single family structure.
3) property taxes and/or mortgage payments must be current and paid to date and there cannot be any mechanics liens on the property to be assisted.
4) income limits of the household must fall at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Polk County. Priority is given to households at 50% or less of the Area Median Income.
Program Eligible Activities include:
1) Basic structural repairs: (a) exterior walls (b) roof and roof structure (c) foundation (d) floor joists and ceilings
2) Building systems: (a) electrical (b) plumbing (c) heating
3) Weatherization: (a) insulation (b) windows (c) siding
4) Handicap Accessibility: (a) exterior ramp (b) bathroom facilities
Requirements:
1) must be located within the Polk County portion of the participating cities.
2) the property to be assisted must be the homeowner's primary residence and a single family structure.
3) property taxes and/or mortgage payments must be current and paid to date and there cannot be any mechanics liens on the property to be assisted.
4) income limits of the household must fall at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Polk County. Priority is given to households at 50% or less of the Area Median Income.
Program Eligible Activities include:
1) Basic structural repairs: (a) exterior walls (b) roof and roof structure (c) foundation (d) floor joists and ceilings
2) Building systems: (a) electrical (b) plumbing (c) heating
3) Weatherization: (a) insulation (b) windows (c) siding
4) Handicap Accessibility: (a) exterior ramp (b) bathroom facilities
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Services which enable persons with disabilities to acquire the skills necessary for independent living.
Barrier Removal and Information Center offers consultations to consumers, builders, businesses and organizations to increase accessibility within the home and community. Modifications to homes include redesigning living areas, and installing outside ramps and grab bars. In addition, grant assistance is offered to income- and geographically-eligible persons with disabilities.
Center for Independent Living services include information and referral, independent living skills training, financial benefits counseling, and awareness training for the general public and organizations regarding disability issues. In addition, the Center assists clients in the development and implementation of independent living plans in the following areas: home and financial management; social skills; sexuality; consumer and legal rights; peer counseling; equipment loan, repair and rental; and individual and systems advocacy.
Services which enable persons with disabilities to acquire the skills necessary for independent living.
Barrier Removal and Information Center offers consultations to consumers, builders, businesses and organizations to increase accessibility within the home and community. Modifications to homes include redesigning living areas, and installing outside ramps and grab bars. In addition, grant assistance is offered to income- and geographically-eligible persons with disabilities.
Center for Independent Living services include information and referral, independent living skills training, financial benefits counseling, and awareness training for the general public and organizations regarding disability issues. In addition, the Center assists clients in the development and implementation of independent living plans in the following areas: home and financial management; social skills; sexuality; consumer and legal rights; peer counseling; equipment loan, repair and rental; and individual and systems advocacy.
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PROGRAM ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES include:
1) Basic structural repairs: (a) exterior walls (b) roof and roof structure (c) foundation (d) floor joists and ceilings
2) Building systems: (a) electrical (b) plumbing (c) heating
3) Weatherization: (a) insulation (b) windows (c) siding
4) Handicap Accessibility: (a) exterior ramp (b) bathroom facilities
REQUIREMENTS:
1) the property to be assisted must be located within Dallas County
2) proof of home ownership of the applicant must be provided. The property to be assisted must be the homeowner's primary residence and a single family structure
3) property taxes and/or mortgage payments must be current and paid to date and there cannot be any mechanics liens on the property to be assisted
4) income limits of the household must fall at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Dallas County. Priority is given to households at 50% or less of the Area Median Income
PROGRAM ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES include:
1) Basic structural repairs: (a) exterior walls (b) roof and roof structure (c) foundation (d) floor joists and ceilings
2) Building systems: (a) electrical (b) plumbing (c) heating
3) Weatherization: (a) insulation (b) windows (c) siding
4) Handicap Accessibility: (a) exterior ramp (b) bathroom facilities
REQUIREMENTS:
1) the property to be assisted must be located within Dallas County
2) proof of home ownership of the applicant must be provided. The property to be assisted must be the homeowner's primary residence and a single family structure
3) property taxes and/or mortgage payments must be current and paid to date and there cannot be any mechanics liens on the property to be assisted
4) income limits of the household must fall at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Dallas County. Priority is given to households at 50% or less of the Area Median Income
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Provides seniors and/or disabled individuals minor home improvements to help remove barriers that may affect their health and safety in their home (such as repair of non-working heating system, mobility ramp, etc.). Applicant must be the homeowner and live in the home.
Provides seniors and/or disabled individuals minor home improvements to help remove barriers that may affect their health and safety in their home (such as repair of non-working heating system, mobility ramp, etc.). Applicant must be the homeowner and live in the home.
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Offers home repairs and improvements necessary for restoring and maintaining safe living conditions and home values. This program is applicable for low-income families, seniors, and those with a disability. Services include interior or exterior work performed to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations. This includes a change to or repair of materials or components, a reconfiguration of space, a modification for accessibility and interior modifications, installation or extension of plumbing, and mechanical or electrical systems on an existing structure.
Offers home repairs and improvements necessary for restoring and maintaining safe living conditions and home values. This program is applicable for low-income families, seniors, and those with a disability. Services include interior or exterior work performed to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations. This includes a change to or repair of materials or components, a reconfiguration of space, a modification for accessibility and interior modifications, installation or extension of plumbing, and mechanical or electrical systems on an existing structure.
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Offers home maintenance repairs for elderly homeowners. Including, but not limited to snow removal, lawn mowing, small home repairs, roof repairs, carpentry/electrical/plumbing projects and wheel chair ramps.
Offers home maintenance repairs for elderly homeowners. Including, but not limited to snow removal, lawn mowing, small home repairs, roof repairs, carpentry/electrical/plumbing projects and wheel chair ramps.
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Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies.
Products include:
-- Mobility aids
-- Breast pumps and accessories
-- Bandages and wound care
-- Medical instruments
-- Orthopedic products
-- Aids for daily living
-- Ostomy products
-- Hosiery and medical legwear
-- Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories
-- Hospital beds and accessories
-- Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats)
Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies.
Products include:
-- Mobility aids
-- Breast pumps and accessories
-- Bandages and wound care
-- Medical instruments
-- Orthopedic products
-- Aids for daily living
-- Ostomy products
-- Hosiery and medical legwear
-- Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories
-- Hospital beds and accessories
-- Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats)
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Offers healthcare services for seniors, which includes:
- Health assessment.
- Medication management.
- Individual, Group, and Family therapy.
- Fall prevention.
- Home modifications.
- Health and wellness training.
Offers healthcare services for seniors, which includes:
- Health assessment.
- Medication management.
- Individual, Group, and Family therapy.
- Fall prevention.
- Home modifications.
- Health and wellness training.
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Repairs vary from painting and trash removal to minor repairs such as electrical or plumbing work. Smoke detectors and new locks may be installed. Home modifications and accessibility needs given priority. The repairs must be able to be completed in one day; no major structural repairs and no tree removal.
Yard cleanup is offered by a group of volunteers, a couple of times throughout the summer months (will NOT help with tree removals, tree limbs/branches removals from dead or dying trees, mowing yards or snow removal).
Volunteer Opportunities are available as Rebuilding Together relies on donations of time, money, material and volunteers both skilled and unskilled to help with repairs.
Repairs vary from painting and trash removal to minor repairs such as electrical or plumbing work. Smoke detectors and new locks may be installed. Home modifications and accessibility needs given priority. The repairs must be able to be completed in one day; no major structural repairs and no tree removal.
Yard cleanup is offered by a group of volunteers, a couple of times throughout the summer months (will NOT help with tree removals, tree limbs/branches removals from dead or dying trees, mowing yards or snow removal).
Volunteer Opportunities are available as Rebuilding Together relies on donations of time, money, material and volunteers both skilled and unskilled to help with repairs.
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Provides home improvement grants and/or low interest loans to repair deteriorated dwellings. Programs include:
- Minor Home Repair Program: provides grants and forgivable deferred payment loans to correct housing deficiencies of an immediate nature which threaten the health or safety of the occupant of the home or the structural integrity of the building.
- Home Accessibility Retrofit Program: provides grants or loans to eliminate barriers, modify the layout, or add structural accessories/improvements to the dwelling to make it more accessible for occupants with disabilities. May also be used to make "visibility" modification to dwelling units to allow immediate family members with disabilities to visit the subject property.
- Accessory Structure Demolition Program: provides grants or forgivable deferred loans for homeowners to demolish unsafe structures on their property.
- Residential Exterior Rehabilitation Program: provides a 50/50 matching grant or 0% interest loan to repair and bring up to code the living structure.
Provides home improvement grants and/or low interest loans to repair deteriorated dwellings. Programs include:
- Minor Home Repair Program: provides grants and forgivable deferred payment loans to correct housing deficiencies of an immediate nature which threaten the health or safety of the occupant of the home or the structural integrity of the building.
- Home Accessibility Retrofit Program: provides grants or loans to eliminate barriers, modify the layout, or add structural accessories/improvements to the dwelling to make it more accessible for occupants with disabilities. May also be used to make "visibility" modification to dwelling units to allow immediate family members with disabilities to visit the subject property.
- Accessory Structure Demolition Program: provides grants or forgivable deferred loans for homeowners to demolish unsafe structures on their property.
- Residential Exterior Rehabilitation Program: provides a 50/50 matching grant or 0% interest loan to repair and bring up to code the living structure.
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Home modification projects to protect vulnerable individuals and families from harmful exposures to health and safety hazards, ramp installation and maintenance for qualifying individuals, and critical home repairs (roof, floor, bathroom, plumbing, etc.).
Home modification projects to protect vulnerable individuals and families from harmful exposures to health and safety hazards, ramp installation and maintenance for qualifying individuals, and critical home repairs (roof, floor, bathroom, plumbing, etc.).
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Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies.
Products include:
-- Mobility aids
-- Breast pumps and accessories
-- Bandages and wound care
-- Medical instruments
-- Orthopedic products
-- Aids for daily living
-- Ostomy products
-- Hosiery and medical legwear
-- Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories
-- Hospital beds and accessories
-- Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats)
Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies.
Products include:
-- Mobility aids
-- Breast pumps and accessories
-- Bandages and wound care
-- Medical instruments
-- Orthopedic products
-- Aids for daily living
-- Ostomy products
-- Hosiery and medical legwear
-- Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories
-- Hospital beds and accessories
-- Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats)
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Exterior home access assistance for all ages and incomes. Temporary and permanent solutions via ramps, modified exterior steps, and handrails. Referral information for funding, purchase, construction. Volunteer design and construction for financially eligible. Removal of aluminum and wood ramps no longer needed if WRAP could reuse or recycle. WRAP is 501c3 non-profit organization.
Exterior home access assistance for all ages and incomes. Temporary and permanent solutions via ramps, modified exterior steps, and handrails. Referral information for funding, purchase, construction. Volunteer design and construction for financially eligible. Removal of aluminum and wood ramps no longer needed if WRAP could reuse or recycle. WRAP is 501c3 non-profit organization.
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Services include:
-- Transportation for Doctor Appointments and Errands.
-- Short-Term Meal Preparation.
-- Telephone Reassurance.
-- Companionship/Visiting.
-- Grocery Shopping.
-- Chores.
-- Respite Care.
-- Ramp Building.
Services include:
-- Transportation for Doctor Appointments and Errands.
-- Short-Term Meal Preparation.
-- Telephone Reassurance.
-- Companionship/Visiting.
-- Grocery Shopping.
-- Chores.
-- Respite Care.
-- Ramp Building.
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Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, equipment repair, barrier removal consultations and grants, peer mentoring, and disability awareness training. Personal assistant referral and management program.
Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, equipment repair, barrier removal consultations and grants, peer mentoring, and disability awareness training. Personal assistant referral and management program.
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Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, barrier removal consultations and grants, and disability awareness training. Assists people with disabilities to transition from nursing homes to community based living. Offers a personal assistant referral and management program. Peer mentoring. Mobility options equipment repair and sales.
Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, barrier removal consultations and grants, and disability awareness training. Assists people with disabilities to transition from nursing homes to community based living. Offers a personal assistant referral and management program. Peer mentoring. Mobility options equipment repair and sales.
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**Applications available starting March 1, 2025.**
Offers exterior repairs to porches, minor carpentry, and limited repairs to roofs and siding. Also provides critical home repairs, minor electrical work, and minor plumbing.
Weatherization work provided for windows, gutters, doors, and storm doors.
Provides smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
Provides accessibility ramps, grab bars, railings and steps, limited flatwork, and limited bathroom modifications.
Unable to help with major renovations, foundations, and HVAC systems.
Serving households up to 80% of HUD Income Guidelines.
HUD Income Guidelines for 2024:
1 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $50,150;
2 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $57,300;
3 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $64,450;
4 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $71,600;
5 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $77,350;
6 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $83,100.
**Applications available starting March 1, 2025.**
Offers exterior repairs to porches, minor carpentry, and limited repairs to roofs and siding. Also provides critical home repairs, minor electrical work, and minor plumbing.
Weatherization work provided for windows, gutters, doors, and storm doors.
Provides smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
Provides accessibility ramps, grab bars, railings and steps, limited flatwork, and limited bathroom modifications.
Unable to help with major renovations, foundations, and HVAC systems.
Serving households up to 80% of HUD Income Guidelines.
HUD Income Guidelines for 2024:
1 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $50,150;
2 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $57,300;
3 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $64,450;
4 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $71,600;
5 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $77,350;
6 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $83,100.
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Community Block Build - House-by-house approach to improving focused areas of high need. Includes:
- Handicap accessibility modifications.
- Plumbing/electrical work.
- Energy efficiency upgrades.
- Landscaping.
- Painting.
Safe at Home - Improves access and reduces risk for seniors and people with disabilities. Some repairs include:
- Hand railings/grab bars.
- Ramps.
- Broken/weak steps.
- Walk-in shower.
- ADA-accessible doorways.
- Lever door knobs.
- Additional lighting.
- Deadbolts and locks.
Community Block Build - House-by-house approach to improving focused areas of high need. Includes:
- Handicap accessibility modifications.
- Plumbing/electrical work.
- Energy efficiency upgrades.
- Landscaping.
- Painting.
Safe at Home - Improves access and reduces risk for seniors and people with disabilities. Some repairs include:
- Hand railings/grab bars.
- Ramps.
- Broken/weak steps.
- Walk-in shower.
- ADA-accessible doorways.
- Lever door knobs.
- Additional lighting.
- Deadbolts and locks.
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