Aging In Place
with Habitat for Humanity
Through our Aging in Place program, Habitat for humanity helps older adults age at home and in communities of their choice. The Community Aging in Place Grant Program offers no-cost home safety checks, minor maintenance repairs, and accessibility modifications to eligible low-income elderly and disabled homeowners. These services enable recipients to continue living safely and comfortably at home. This program created a progressive solution for aging homeowners by establishing a model to address the housing and wellness issues of a growing segment of Maine residents.
Our impact: Advancing housing and health equity
We know that aging in place extends longevity and quality of life, and safe and stable housing and community networks are core to these outcomes. Safe and accessible housing is a key social determinant of health. Habitat’s Aging in Place program advances both housing and health equity for older Americans.
Examples of program scope of work:
Work Scope: Projects accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Items below are an example of the work Habitat is able to complete. If you need a repair that is not listed above and isn't included on the ineligible repair list, please describe the work when asked on the application.
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Repair or build steps and small decks
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Repair of existing ramps
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Storm door installation
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Minor flooring repairs
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Grab bars and handrails (interior and exterior)
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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
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Weatherization of doors and windows (air sealing, new doors, weatherstripping, new thresholds)
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LED Lightbulbs
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Other minor accessibility modifications (lever door handles, drawer pulls, raise toilet seats etc.)
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Ramp building (very limited number of ramps can be built per year)
Ineligible Repairs
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Gutters
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Plumbing
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Electrical
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Roof Repairs/ Replacement
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Leaks
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Chair Lifts
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Mold Remediation
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Furnace and Heating Repair/Replacement
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Hot Water Tank Repair/Replacement
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Painting
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New Windows
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Concrete Work
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Mobile Home Skirting
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New Toilet Install
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Walk in Shower Installations
Eligibility for the program:
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Age 55+ or have a disability
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Own your home or live in a home owned by a family member
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Annual household income limits are 100% of area median income (AMI)
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Live in York County, ME
To Apply:
Interested homeowners can: Call or email to have an application mailed to you. In early 2025 the application will be available to download or fill out online.
Call: 207-985-4850 Email Us
Wait Time:
The program often has a waiting list. Once your application has been accepted it can take up to 12 months before the work is completed.