Program provides a home environment safety assessment for the individual's home, minor home modifications, and coordination with local fire departments to improve the safety of the client's home when requested and appropriate.

Provides a home safety modification program to help prevent falls and other safety-related incidents. Provides repair and materials to enhance safety, including smoke detectors (will be referred to local fire department first), grab bars, hand rails, and easily visible house numbers. Individuals could also qualify for the another rehabilitation program with agency.

Offers home repairs and rehabilitations to income-eligible Lorain County homeowners. Repairs may include roofs, water heaters, furnaces, A/C, electric panel, electrical, ADA modifications, plumbing, and more. The Home Repair Program provides no-cost upgrades and fixes for qualified homeowners. This grant-funded program requires no repayment by the homeowner. The Home Rehabilitation Program offers more extensive repairs and upgrades for homes. Assistance will be in the form of a declining-forgivable loan. There is no monthly payment, and no interest will be charged. No credit check is needed. 100% of the amount borrowed will be forgiven over (5) years provided owner continues to own and occupy the home. NOTE: Funding varies from year to year and might not always be available.

Partnership of community and church groups from Richland County and throughout the US to do housing repair for people in need. Does NOT do roofing repairs or major foundation work. Does build ramps for those in need of a ramp. With the exception of wheelchair ramps, there is a $500.00 limit per household per year on repairs.

The JOSHUA program is a work missions project established for youth and adults from various parts of the country to help make a difference in the living conditions of low income residents of the Ohio Valley. Services include, but are not limited to: painting, building of handicap ramps, replacing of windows, and yard clean up. Home repair projects are matched up with the skills of the work mission groups and most projects can be completed within one (1) week in the summer.

Provides assessments for home repair and modification needs, provides product options, and assists every step of the way to complete the minor repairs the home needs.

The Essential Home Repair program addresses health and safety concerns in several areas of the home as well as in the community. Projects have a financial cap of $10,000.They include, but are not limited to: *Unsafe Roofing *Sidewalk Issues *Plumbing Issues *Roof/Deck Repairs *Accessibility *Hazards inside and outside the home

Individuals 60 and over may qualify for minor home repairs and modifications that address health and safety issues including ramp construction.

**Process can take over 90 days and is dependent on funding, program not appropriate for emergency situations** Provides funding address a variety of high priority housing based health and safety hazards in housing occupied by low- and moderate-income households, especially those with children. Funding is available for owner-occupied homes and residential rental properties. Both single-family and multi-family units (4 or less units) are eligible. Priority is given to homeowners. Issues that can be addressed by this program include: Issues that can be addressed by this program are: *Radon *Asbestos *Moisture Intrusion (Address cause of moisture) *Electrical Hazards (GFI outlets) *Fall & Trip Hazards (hand rails, stairway lighting, grab bars) *Absent Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors *Pests & Mice *Excess Cold (insulation, excess ventilation)

Assists older adults with minor home repairs to ensure that homes are safe and secure. Services may include: minor plumbing, electric, gas and furnace repairs, smoke alarms, handrails and grab bars in the bathroom. Also can provide and install ramps for wheelchair bound (no scooters) older adults.

Provides modifications to the home to make it accessible to those with disabilities (such as installing ramps, widening dooeways, lowering work areas, etc.).

Provides grants for handicapped-accessibility modifications for low-income individuals. Program is for single-family, owner-occupied housing. Eligible projects are ramps and other accessibility modifications, including bathroom modifications,

Performs work to make homes and businesses more accessible, such as widening doors, remodeling bathrooms and kitchens (such as lowering sinks and cabinets), installing roll-in showers, and remodeling decks. Sells lifts, ramps, and automatic door openers. Offers services to provide communication and computer accessibility.

Provides financial assistance for eligible households to rehabilitate their homes if the poses a threat to health and safety. The program is designed to bring homes up to local and state code. Possible rehabilitations may include: *Correction of structural issues such as foundations *Replacement of heating, furnaces and/or water heaters *Electrical upgrades *Replacement of plumbing hazards *Lead based paint reductions *Accessibility improvements of the household *Restoration of water and sewer safety

Provides 5-year forgivable loans to disabled Veterans for home repairs and modifications. Modifications and rehabilitation of the primary residence may include: - Making physical modifications to accommodate the functional limitations that result from having a disability such as wheel chair ramps, bathroom fixtures, special lighting, and so forth. - Making physical modifications to allow for a Veteran's caregiver. - Rehabilitation of a residence that is in disrepair. - Installing energy efficiency features or equipment when utility costs are a financial burden. - Other activities that address the adaptive housing needs of the Veteran.

Provides financial assistance for eligible households to rehabilitate their homes if the poses a threat to health and safety. The program is designed to bring homes up to local and state code. Possible rehabilitations may include: *Correction of structural issues such as foundations *Replacement of heating, furnaces and/or water heaters *Electrical upgrades *Replacement of plumbing hazards *Lead based paint reductions *Accessibility improvements of the household *Restoration of water and sewer safety

Performs work to make homes and businesses more accessible, such as widening doors, remodeling bathrooms and kitchens (such as lowering sinks and cabinets), installing roll-in showers, and remodeling decks. Sells lifts, ramps, and automatic door openers. Offers services to provide communication and computer accessibility.

Provides in-home services for adults 60 and older as an alternative to nursing home care. A social worker or nurse will visit the client to assess needs and create an individualized plan. Services may include adult day services, home delivered meals, personal care, medical equipment, minor home repairs/modifications, and homemaker services such as house keeping.

Provides loans of up to $40,000 to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes and provides grants up to $10,000 to older adult very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.Loan terms include 1% interest and can extend up to 20 years.

Temporary or portable wheel chair ramps and other home modifications needed for individuals with disabilities may be available.

Provides installation of ramps, low rise steps, handrails and grab bars.

For persons who need a ramp constructed for entry into a house are invited to call for assistance. Arrangements can be madeassess the need and design a solution. Services are provided at no cost.

Provides supervised work crews of volunteer youth to help persons in need with construction and other projects such as: wheelchair ramps, roofing, porch/step repair, clearing downed trees, etc.

Habitat can provide an affordable loan up to $2,000. Funds may be used to address “quality of life” issues for Southeast Ohio residents in order to maintain and sustain their current housing. They include, but are not limited to: *Small home improvement and repairs *Appliance repairs and purchases *Major vehicle repair or purchase *Medical equipment *Home accessibility projects and purchases