A federal grant will allow Summit County to undertake a multi-year program designed to keep older adults in their homes and to help them complete the necessary activities of daily living.
What modifications will the grant help pay for?
The Older Adult Home Modification Grant (OAHMP) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will support the installation of high-impact home modifications such as stair rails, grab bars, ADA toilets, bathtub cut-outs, pathway lighting, stair tread replacement, temporary ramps, tub/shower chairs and more, according to a news release from Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro.
The Department of Community Development in Summit County aids in making homes age friendly.
“Older adults deserve the dignity and independence to age on their own terms, in the place they have always called home, and with the support they need,” Shapiro said in the release. “This grant ensures that mission continues to grow.”
Who is eligible to apply for the Summit County grant?
Summit County residents 62 years of age or older and with household incomes at or below 80% of the area median income (subject to change) are eligible to apply.
Specific income qualifications are as follows:
| 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
| $56,200 | $64,200 | $72,250 | $80,250 | $86,700 | $93,100 | $99,550 | $105,950 |
The pool of funding is available to residents who are homeowners and meet other eligibility requirements.
Where can I find the application?
Summit County residents can download the application for the program here or below.
For additional information, call 330-643-6519.
