Services are provided at no cost to the client and are based on the program coordinator’s determination of need and available resources. Maximum expenditures per client per calendar year are $6,000 with a maximum expenditure of $10,000 over 10 years.
Health and safety services are done on the primary structure of the house only (no carports, free-standing garages, or fences).
- Assessment: For new clients, the first service will be an inspection of the property and assessment of needs.
- Safety: Install smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and security lights. Repair and/or replace steps and stairs.
- Plumbing: Repair and/or replace water heaters, leaking faucets, valves, toilets, sinks, drains, and pipes.
- Electrical: Repair and/or replace non-working lights, switches, outlets, circuits, and exhaust fans.
- Weatherproofing: Clean, repair and/or replace gutters and downspouts.
- Heating: Repair and/or replace faulty furnace fans, thermostats and faulty primary heating equipment that is the sole source of heat.
- Adaptations for Disabilities: Install, repair and/or replace exterior ramps, handrails, grab bars, handheld shower heads, tub/shower seats, elevated toilet seats, tub edge saddle grab bars, and level door knobs and faucet handles.
- Roofing: Application of treatment to kill and/or inhibit moss growth. Repair minor roof leaks. Repair and/or replace roof flashing.