Department of Housing and Urban Development

Description

The overall purpose of the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP) is to assist experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities in undertaking comprehensive programs that make safety and functional home modification repairs and renovations to meet the needs of low-income seniors. The goal of the home modification program is to enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes through low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications to reduce older adults’ risk of falling, improve general safety, increase accessibility, and to improve their functional abilities in their home. This will enable older adults to remain in their homes, that is, to “age in place,” rather than move to nursing homes or other assisted care facilities.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

Dr. Taneka Blue<br/>olhchh.nofa@hud.gov
olhchh.nofa@hud.gov