Housing Partnership of Chester County
41 W. Lancaster Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
610-518-1522
www.housingpartnershipcc.com
Senior Citizen Home Maintenance Program
This program provides basic home maintenance, repairs and access modifications for residents of Chester County, 65 years of age and older. There is a $4,500 limit on work to be preformed for each residence. This cost is consider a one time, full grant.
If the extent of work needed exceeds the $4,500 limitation, the home owner has the option of applying for the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Applicant must be 65 years of age or older
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Applicant must be a Chester County resident
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Applicant must be a primary owner of the dwelling
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Property must be the applicant’s primary residence
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Total household income must fall at or below 50% of the Median Income Limits
Home Maintenance & Home Modification Program flyer
Home Maintenance Program Application
Chester County Home Modification Program
The Chester County Home Modification Program (CCHMP) is funded by a grant received from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Access Grant Program. The program was established to provide assistance to low and moderate income residents of Chester County, with permanent disabilities, in making their current residences more accessible.
The Chester County Home Modification Program is administered by the Housing Partnership of Chester County (HPCC). CCHMP allows for a wide range of adaptive modifications which include, but are not limited to, ramps, lifts, door and hallway widening, kitchen and bathroom modifications, visual doorbells, audio phones and visual phone signalers. Funding for this program is in the form of a grant and no repayment is required for work completed.
Eligibility requirements:
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Beneficiary must have a permanent disability, verified by a physician’s statement, that limits access to and use of the home. A written note from a physician must be provided, stating the disability / limitation and necessary modification(s).
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Applicant must be a resident of Chester County.
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Applicant must be a primary owner or leaseholder of the dwelling, or a family member in the home to be modified.
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Property must be the beneficiary’s primary residence.
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Total Household Income for residence must fall at or below 80% of the median income as set by HUD for the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area.
Home Modification Program Flyer
Home Modification Program Application