Home Repair for the Elderly and Disabled Adults

The Home Repair for the Elderly Program is designed to provide minor home repairs to eligible low and moderate income elderly homeowners residing in the property, as well as accessibility modifications for disabled homeowners. Fairfax County will provide a crew to do up to one week's labor and provide up to $500 in materials to complete necessary repairs and maintenance. Materials are paid for by County and Federal funds. The Virginia Relay telephone number to call is 711.

All materials and labor for the work done under this program are provided completely FREE OF CHARGE to eligible homeowners.

These are the typical kinds of services that can be provided under this program:

• Interior and exterior painting, Minor electrical repair and replacement, Window and door repair, Minor plumbing repair and replacement, Screen replacement for windows and doors, Gutter and walkway repair, Installation of grab bars, railings and other accessibility devices to assist the elderly and disabled.

Emergency work cannot be provided, but expedited responses may be handled under this program. Types of repairs that are eligible include:

• Roof leaks, broken hot water heaters, furnace repairs for no heat, electrical shorts or rewiring, plumbing leaks,

More extensive improvements or those requiring building permits or licensing will not be provided by this Home Repair for the Elderly Program. Such applicants will be referred to the Home Improvement Loan Program for assistance.