Apply
for help
Home repairs
for those in need
Aging in Place
Home repairs and ADA assistance for Seniors and Veterans on a fixed income.
Aging in Place supports seniors and veterans by allowing them to continue to live with dignity and independence in their own home. This program is a volunteer based service that offers a free home safety assessment and no cost ADA safety modifications. For the complete list of the modifications we do refer to the column on the right.
Eligibility Requirements for Applicants:
- Must be 60 Years or older.
- Must be the homeowner. Renters are not eligible to participate in this program.
- Must provide proof of total household income in the form of latest tax return.
- Excluding home equity, total household income or asset level cannot exceed $6,000/month
- Must provide copy of current homeowner’s insurance declaration pages
- Home must be located in one of the following CT towns: Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, New Canaan, New Fairfield, New Milford, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman, Washington, Wilton and Weston.
Please complete the pre-application form in the link below to get started:
Please mail proof of income documentation to Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, 51 Austin Street, Danbury, CT 06810 Attn: Anne-Marie or email them to: info@housatonichabitat.org or call 203-744-1341
Aging in Place supports seniors and veterans by allowing them to continue to live with dignity and independence in their own home. This program is a volunteer based service that offers a free home safety assessment and no cost ADA safety modifications. For the complete list of the modifications we do refer to the column on the right.
Eligibility Requirements for Applicants:
- Must be 60 Years or older.
- Must be the homeowner. Renters are not eligible to participate in this program.
- Must provide proof of total household income in the form of latest tax return.
- Excluding home equity, total household income or asset level cannot exceed $6,000/month
- Must provide copy of current homeowner’s insurance declaration pages
- Home must be located in one of the following CT towns: Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, New Canaan, New Fairfield, New Milford, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman, Washington, Wilton and Weston.
Please complete the pre-application form in the link below to get started:
Please mail proof of income documentation to Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, 51 Austin Street, Danbury, CT 06810 Attn: Anne-Marie or email them to: info@housatonichabitat.org or call 203-744-1341
CAN-DO
EXAMPLES
For Basic Safety
Repair, replace or install
- Smoke alarms/CO2 detector
- Slip resistant bath and shower mats
- Night lighting at stairs/bedroom to bathroom
- Non-slip pads/tape for rugs
For Safety Enhancement
Repair, replace or install
- Exterior walkway
- Exterior pathway lighting
- Stair handrails
- Non-slip stair treads
- Assessment of stair risers and treads
- Zero-step thresholds at bathroom
- Hallway Handrails
- Bathroom grab or assist bars
- GFCI outlets in kitchen and bathroom
- Extension cord placement
- Swap LED for lower wattage light bulbs
- Water heater temperature adjustment
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior entry ramp - referral to installation company
For Accessibility
Repair, replace, or install
- Doorway width
- Cabinet pulls
- Lever door handles
- Lever faucet handles
- Toilet height
- Decora light switches
For Weatherization
Repair, replace, install
- Weather-strip exterior doors
- First floor window insulation
CAN'T DO
EXAMPLES
- Household chores
- Laundry
- Cleaning & dusting
- Buying groceries
- Roofing
- High ladder work
- Indoor painting
- Major plumbing
- Major electrical work
- HVAC
- Ramp construction