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Aging in Place Program

Aging in place is a movement to not only enable people to age safely in their homes but also to create an environment where older adults can continue to learn and contribute, develop relationships with people of all ages, maintain a healthy lifestyle, live independently, and receive healthcare and support services that are community-based. At the end of the day, a livable community for older adults is a livable community for everyone.

Vision: Everyone deserves the opportunity to age with dignity in their own home and community.

Mission: Through Aging in Place, Great Falls Habitat for Humanity and partners will provide products and services that foster safe, livable homes and communities to improve the quality of life for older adults.

Program Details

The Aging in Place Program provides free home repairs and modifications for older homeowners who meet age, income, and other requirements and who have a need for accessibility modifications and/or critical home repairs. Program requirements may vary based on Habitat’s available funding.

Through this program, Habitat helps older homeowners move around their homes safely, complete daily routines easier, and live in their own homes longer.

There is a multi-step application process that consists of the following:

  1. Completed Application
  2. Eligibility Determined – If you are eligible for services, a home visit will be scheduled to determine individual housing repairs needed. Home visits include:
    1. Repair Assessment that includes an in-depth evaluation of repair requests and costs
    2. Statement of Work Outlined
  3. Homeowner Agreement signed
  4. Repairs are done.
  5. Completion Agreement signed

Selection Criteria includes:

  1. Need (Safe, Dry, Accessible, Compliant) including meeting our financial guidelines.
  2. Willingness to Partner with Great Falls Habitat for Humanity

Eligibility Criteria includes:

  1. Applicants must be 60 years old and older or be or any age with a medical disability
  2. Applicants must own and occupy their home year-round in Cascade County (proof of ownership required)
  3. Applicants cannot be behind on mortgage payments or city/county taxes
  4. Household income cannot exceed 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) annually.
  5. Completed application and proof of income required

This program relies on a high level of collaboration with other organizations. This will require a signed release of information for optimal coordination of services.  

 

Application Process
Aging in Place Program Application

How is the Aging in Place Program Funded?

Great Falls Habitat for Humanity hopes to secure grants, sponsorships, donors, fundraisers, and private funding to support this new program. We need your help to make this happen!

Volunteer with our Habitat Crew
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