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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Assists property homeowners, who need a small home repair completed in their home in McHenry County. Senior Services maintains a pool of volunteers and service organizations that are able to help with small handyman tasks and yard maintenance.
Staff can also provide a list to connect seniors to preferred professional service providers and individuals for private pay who have consented to a background and reference screening process. This list is a reliable substitute to choosing an unknown service provider from the phone book. Preferred providers are available to perform general home repairs and odd jobs, plumbing, window washing, waste removal, lawn maintenance, snow removal, etc. Based on availability, financial assistance may be an option for seniors who qualify."
Assists property homeowners, who need a small home repair completed in their home in McHenry County. Senior Services maintains a pool of volunteers and service organizations that are able to help with small handyman tasks and yard maintenance.
Staff can also provide a list to connect seniors to preferred professional service providers and individuals for private pay who have consented to a background and reference screening process. This list is a reliable substitute to choosing an unknown service provider from the phone book. Preferred providers are available to perform general home repairs and odd jobs, plumbing, window washing, waste removal, lawn maintenance, snow removal, etc. Based on availability, financial assistance may be an option for seniors who qualify."
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Addresses critical repair needs of low-income homeowners. The program focuses on making necessary repairs, modifications and improvements to ensure homes are safe, energy-efficient and accessible. Funding programs may require a forgivable loan, an affordable repayment plan or sweat equity hours through volunteer work or advocacy.
Kinds of repairs the program assists with:
- Roof repairs and replacements.
- Plumbing and electrical repairs.
- Heating and cooling system repairs.
- Foundation and structural repairs.
- Window and door replacements.
- Installation of wheelchair ramps.
- Widening doorways for accessibility.
- Installation of grab bars and handrails.
- Bathroom modifications for easier use.
- Chair lifts for multilevel accessibility.
Addresses critical repair needs of low-income homeowners. The program focuses on making necessary repairs, modifications and improvements to ensure homes are safe, energy-efficient and accessible. Funding programs may require a forgivable loan, an affordable repayment plan or sweat equity hours through volunteer work or advocacy.
Kinds of repairs the program assists with:
- Roof repairs and replacements.
- Plumbing and electrical repairs.
- Heating and cooling system repairs.
- Foundation and structural repairs.
- Window and door replacements.
- Installation of wheelchair ramps.
- Widening doorways for accessibility.
- Installation of grab bars and handrails.
- Bathroom modifications for easier use.
- Chair lifts for multilevel accessibility.
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Services for individuals who need help due to a health condition, physical impairment, or are homebound for other reasons. Services include: transportation to non-emergency medical appointments, building wheelchair ramps, modified steps, steps and railings, and running errands or grocery shopping.
Services for individuals who need help due to a health condition, physical impairment, or are homebound for other reasons. Services include: transportation to non-emergency medical appointments, building wheelchair ramps, modified steps, steps and railings, and running errands or grocery shopping.
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Provides zero interest loans for replacements or repairs to roofs, gutters, windows, sidewalks and other concrete, furnaces, hot water heaters, and air conditioners. Some electrical and plumbing work can be provided. Work is completed by licensed contractors.
Program does NOT provide landscaping or tree removal.
Provides zero interest loans for replacements or repairs to roofs, gutters, windows, sidewalks and other concrete, furnaces, hot water heaters, and air conditioners. Some electrical and plumbing work can be provided. Work is completed by licensed contractors.
Program does NOT provide landscaping or tree removal.
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Samples residential private water wells for coliform and nitrates upon request of the property owner and refers clients to private labs for more complex well testing. Conducts on-site evaluations of private sewage systems for homeowners. Also licenses private sewage system installers and permits the installation and modification of private sewage systems.
Samples residential private water wells for coliform and nitrates upon request of the property owner and refers clients to private labs for more complex well testing. Conducts on-site evaluations of private sewage systems for homeowners. Also licenses private sewage system installers and permits the installation and modification of private sewage systems.
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Minor repairs inside home, minor modifications for those within Omaha city limits. (Anything not structural)
Services may include:
- Installing handrails, door locks, and wide-range viewers
- Building wheelchair ramps (depends on slope and grade of property, property lines)
- Minor plumbing repairs - no electrical services
- Installing window locks
- Repairing screen and storm windows and doors
- Interior painting in winter or during bad weather
- Minor weather stripping and caulking
- Changing furnace filter, if filter provided
- Minor plaster or drywall repair
- Installing smoke detectors
- Stairway repair
Minor repairs inside home, minor modifications for those within Omaha city limits. (Anything not structural)
Services may include:
- Installing handrails, door locks, and wide-range viewers
- Building wheelchair ramps (depends on slope and grade of property, property lines)
- Minor plumbing repairs - no electrical services
- Installing window locks
- Repairing screen and storm windows and doors
- Interior painting in winter or during bad weather
- Minor weather stripping and caulking
- Changing furnace filter, if filter provided
- Minor plaster or drywall repair
- Installing smoke detectors
- Stairway repair
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Repairs and rehabilitates owner-occupied homes of low-income elderly, disabled, and families with children on a sliding fee scale to the homeowner. Handicap ramps may be built as part of this program as well. Work is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material, and money. All able-bodied residents of the home are expected to assist in making repairs.
*Note that the following services are not provided: roofs, foundations, siding, furnaces, lead remediation, chimneys, or work on mobile homes (other than wheelchair ramps, which may be built for mobile homes).
Repairs and rehabilitates owner-occupied homes of low-income elderly, disabled, and families with children on a sliding fee scale to the homeowner. Handicap ramps may be built as part of this program as well. Work is supported entirely by contributions of time, labor, material, and money. All able-bodied residents of the home are expected to assist in making repairs.
*Note that the following services are not provided: roofs, foundations, siding, furnaces, lead remediation, chimneys, or work on mobile homes (other than wheelchair ramps, which may be built for mobile homes).
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Housing Fund (down-payment) - Loans are available to income-qualified homeowners in Region XII COG communities for down-payments required for the client to qualify for a commercial loan.
Housing Fund (down-payment) - Loans are available to income-qualified homeowners in Region XII COG communities for down-payments required for the client to qualify for a commercial loan.
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Works to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. Services include:
- Food-borne illness investigations
- Sanitation referrals to Illinois Department of Public Health
- Septic and water well inspections and permitting
- Tanning facility inspections
- Tattoo and body art facility inspections
- Smoke-Free Illinois inspection and enforcement
Works to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases. Services include:
- Food-borne illness investigations
- Sanitation referrals to Illinois Department of Public Health
- Septic and water well inspections and permitting
- Tanning facility inspections
- Tattoo and body art facility inspections
- Smoke-Free Illinois inspection and enforcement
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Exterior house painting for homeowners 60 years of age or older or Immigrant and Refugee families. Restrictions include houses no larger than two stories, must be structurally sound, and not in need of major repairs.
Applications are available from January to May. Prep work will happen during July and a volunteer team will paint on a Friday or Saturday in mid-August.
Exterior house painting for homeowners 60 years of age or older or Immigrant and Refugee families. Restrictions include houses no larger than two stories, must be structurally sound, and not in need of major repairs.
Applications are available from January to May. Prep work will happen during July and a volunteer team will paint on a Friday or Saturday in mid-August.
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Assists individuals and their families to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life. Some of the services provided are friendly visiting, transportation and escort, shopping and errand running, minor home and yard maintenance, letter writing and reading, and respite.
Assists individuals and their families to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life. Some of the services provided are friendly visiting, transportation and escort, shopping and errand running, minor home and yard maintenance, letter writing and reading, and respite.
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Offers minor home repairs that can be requested and are then assessed. If the repair is beyond the scope of this program, clients will be referred to another entity or for-profit business that may be able to assist at a discount. Repairs that are only aesthetic in nature (such as cleaning windows or painting) will not be considered.
Seasonal yard work projects will also be considered.
Offers minor home repairs that can be requested and are then assessed. If the repair is beyond the scope of this program, clients will be referred to another entity or for-profit business that may be able to assist at a discount. Repairs that are only aesthetic in nature (such as cleaning windows or painting) will not be considered.
Seasonal yard work projects will also be considered.
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Provides free home repairs to eligible homeowners, on the first Saturday in October. Repairs are prioritized to keeping home warm, safe, and dry.
Provides free home repairs to eligible homeowners, on the first Saturday in October. Repairs are prioritized to keeping home warm, safe, and dry.
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Provides eligible homeowners with assistance with minor repairs to improve safe housing.
Provides eligible homeowners with assistance with minor repairs to improve safe housing.
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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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Offers affordable home repair services for low-income homeowners, allowing them to get work done now and pay for it later - sometimes years down the line. Homeowners are invited to apply for the program and are accepted based on their household income and assessed home value. Services may include exterior repairs (such as roofs and siding), critical home repair (such as furnaces and water heaters), weatherization (such as windows and insulation), and accessibility (such as ramps, grab bars, and bath modifications).
Offers affordable home repair services for low-income homeowners, allowing them to get work done now and pay for it later - sometimes years down the line. Homeowners are invited to apply for the program and are accepted based on their household income and assessed home value. Services may include exterior repairs (such as roofs and siding), critical home repair (such as furnaces and water heaters), weatherization (such as windows and insulation), and accessibility (such as ramps, grab bars, and bath modifications).
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Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. The goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.
Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. The goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.
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Small home repairs for the elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals of Shelby County.
Call for assistance on a specific job and make an appointment for SCCO to evaluate the project, gather the needed supplies, and perform the work.
Service calls usually last between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the number and type of jobs being worked on.
Homeowners are responsible for the cost of materials, while the labor is provided on a donation basis.
Small home repairs for the elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals of Shelby County.
Call for assistance on a specific job and make an appointment for SCCO to evaluate the project, gather the needed supplies, and perform the work.
Service calls usually last between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the number and type of jobs being worked on.
Homeowners are responsible for the cost of materials, while the labor is provided on a donation basis.
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Provides home maintenance and minor home repairs for homeowners. Typical work includes but is not limited to minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs, small painting projects and touch-ups, lawn care (mowing, yard work), gutter cleaning, window and screen repairs. Technicians are typically retired workers who have learned home repair from years of personal experience.
Provides home maintenance and minor home repairs for homeowners. Typical work includes but is not limited to minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing repairs, small painting projects and touch-ups, lawn care (mowing, yard work), gutter cleaning, window and screen repairs. Technicians are typically retired workers who have learned home repair from years of personal experience.
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Provides critical repairs to owner-occupied properties.
Provides critical repairs to owner-occupied properties.
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