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Home_Repair_for_the_Elderly
Home Repair for the Elderly
The Town of Herndon, in conjuction with the Fairfax County Department of Housing, assists Town homeowners providing minor home repairs and maintenance to eligible low and moderate-income elderly homeowners who:
> are 62 years of age or older;
> are disabled; or
> have disabled family members.
(Disabled or handicapped family memers are only eligible for
accessibility modifications.)
Fairfax County will provide a crew to do up to one (1) week's labor and provide up to $500 in materials to complete necessary repairs and maintenance, free of charge to eligible homeowners.
Types of Repairs:
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 ramps, grab bars and other devices to assist the
elderly and handicapped.
Maximum Income Limits:
1 person = $47,350
2 persons = $54,100
Income maximums are higher for larger families
When total family assets (excluding your house) exceed $20,000 either actual or projected earnings are added to your income in considering eligibility.
Monthly housing expenses must be greater than 25% of total monthly income. Items included in housing expenses are mortgage, insurance, utilities and real estate taxes.
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Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Nieghborhood Resource Center 1086 Elden Street Herndon, VA 20170 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 427 Herndon, VA 20172-0427 Tel: (703) 435-3182 Fax: (703) 481-5280 E-mail: community.development@herndon-va.gov
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