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The Elderly & Disabled Housing Repair program assists income eligible seniors (age 62 and older) and disabled Sioux City homeowners who are in need of home repairs.

The program typically provides repairs to, but not limited to, the following:
-- Electrical
-- Plumbing
-- Repairing roofs & soffits
-- Repairing masonry and concrete
-- Repairing porches
-- Furnishing & installing gutters and downspouts
-- Installing energy efficient doors
-- Renovating bathrooms
-- Widening interior doorways
-- Replacing door and window hardware
-- Installing grab bars or railings
-- Relocating laundry facilities to the main level
Assists low income individuals with a range of needs including mobility equipment, vehicle modifications, ramps and minor house modifications for accessibility, medical equipment and prostheses.

Categories

Assistive Technology Equipment
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Medical Equipment/Supplies

Services include:

-- Transportation for Doctor Appointments and Errands.

-- Short-Term Meal Preparation.

-- Telephone Reassurance.

-- Companionship/Visiting.

-- Grocery Shopping.

-- Chores.

-- Respite Care.

-- Ramp Building.

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Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Personal Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Senior Ride Programs
In Home Meal Preparation
Friendly Telephoning
Friendly Visiting
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

Caregiver services are available to informal or family caregivers of persons over the age of 60 or to grandparents raising grandchildren.

Services can include respite care (services that give caregivers a rest), home modification, assistive devices, transportation, and financial assistance.

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Caregiver Counseling
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Assistive Technology Equipment
Adult In Home Respite Care
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services

Caregiver services are available to informal or family caregivers of persons over the age of 60 or to grandparents raising grandchildren.

Services can include respite care (services that give caregivers a rest), home modification, assistive devices, transportation, and financial assistance.

Categories

Caregiver Counseling
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Assistive Technology Equipment
Adult In Home Respite Care
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services

Community Block Build - House-by-house approach to improving focused areas of high need. Includes:

- Handicap accessibility modifications.

- Plumbing/electrical work.

- Energy efficiency upgrades.

- Landscaping.

- Painting.

Safe at Home - Improves access and reduces risk for seniors and people with disabilities. Some repairs include:

- Hand railings/grab bars.

- Ramps.

- Broken/weak steps.

- Walk-in shower.

- ADA-accessible doorways.

- Lever door knobs.

- Additional lighting.

- Deadbolts and locks.

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Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, barrier removal consultations and grants, and disability awareness training. Assists people with disabilities to transition from nursing homes to community based living.

Categories

Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Disease/Disability Registries
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Specialized Information and Referral
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Offers small to minor home repairs to those in need. Repairs must be small and can include (but not limited to) repairs such as painting, minor plumbing, ramp installation, or window screen replacements.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services

Offers home maintenance repairs for elderly homeowners. Including, but not limited to snow removal, lawn mowing, small home repairs, roof repairs, carpentry/electrical/plumbing projects and wheel chair ramps.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Residential Snow Shoveling
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services

Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies.

Products include:

-- Mobility aids

-- Breast pumps and accessories

-- Bandages and wound care

-- Medical instruments

-- Orthopedic products

-- Aids for daily living

-- Ostomy products

-- Hosiery and medical legwear

-- Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories

-- Hospital beds and accessories

-- Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats)

Categories

Medical Equipment/Supplies
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment

Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, barrier removal consultations and grants, and disability awareness training. Assists people with disabilities to transition from nursing homes to community based living. Offers a personal assistant referral and management program. Peer mentoring. Mobility options equipment repair and sales.

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Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Mentoring Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Disease/Disability Registries
Specialized Information and Referral

Home modification projects to protect vulnerable individuals and families from harmful exposures to health and safety hazards, ramp installation and maintenance for qualifying individuals, and critical home repairs (roof, floor, bathroom, plumbing, etc.).

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Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Home Rehabilitation Programs

**Applications available starting March 1, 2025.**

Offers exterior repairs to porches, minor carpentry, and limited repairs to roofs and siding. Also provides critical home repairs, minor electrical work, and minor plumbing.

Weatherization work provided for windows, gutters, doors, and storm doors.

Provides smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.

Provides accessibility ramps, grab bars, railings and steps, limited flatwork, and limited bathroom modifications.

Unable to help with major renovations, foundations, and HVAC systems.

Serving households up to 80% of HUD Income Guidelines.

HUD Income Guidelines for 2024:

1 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $50,150;

2 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $57,300;

3 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $64,450;

4 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $71,600;

5 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $77,350;

6 person household: Max Household Income (gross) $83,100.

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Smoke Alarms
Weatherization Programs
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services

May provide for modifications to the home and/or vehicle that directly address a person's medical health or are necessary to provide for the medical needs, welfare and safety of the individual and to increase or maintain independence.

Categories

Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment
Helps low to moderate income homeowners make necessary repairs to their homes and ultimately aid in the revitalization of neighborhoods and communities. Includes the Full Rehab Program and Exterior Repair Program.

Modifications and improvements fall into four categories:
-- Lead Based Paint Hazards - Removal or stabilization of deteriorated lead based paint, which presents a health hazard to families, particularly families with small children.
-Structural Items - Address structural issues with the home such as the roof, floors, porches, steps, and foundation.
-- Safety and Health Related Items - Improves the overall safety of the home; addresses furnace, radon, plumbing, electrical, handrails, mold, rodents, and other infestations.
-- Accessibility - Modifications to improve accessibility in a home for people with disabilities; includes items such as ramps, lifts, wider doors, and grab bars.

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Home Rehabilitation Programs
Lead Abatement
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Financially assists homeowners within Dallas County with housing repairs and correcting code violations by offering forgivable loans. It is funded through grants. The mission of the Dallas County Local Housing Trust Fund is "to provide and expand safe and affordable housing to low income residents of Dallas County"

PROGRAM ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES include:
1) Basic structural repairs: (a) exterior walls (b) roof and roof structure (c) foundation (d) floor joists and ceilings
2) Building systems: (a) electrical (b) plumbing (c) heating
3) Weatherization: (a) insulation (b) windows (c) siding
4) Handicap Accessibility: (a) exterior ramp (b) bathroom facilities

REQUIREMENTS:
1) the property to be assisted must be located within Dallas County
2) proof of home ownership of the applicant must be provided. The property to be assisted must be the homeowner's primary residence and a single family structure
3) property taxes and/or mortgage payments must be current and paid to date and there cannot be any mechanics liens on the property to be assisted
4) income limits of the household must fall at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Dallas County. Priority is given to households at 50% or less of the Area Median Income

Categories

Home Rehabilitation Programs
Weatherization Programs
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies.

Products include:

-- Mobility aids

-- Breast pumps and accessories

-- Bandages and wound care

-- Medical instruments

-- Orthopedic products

-- Aids for daily living

-- Ostomy products

-- Hosiery and medical legwear

-- Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories

-- Hospital beds and accessories

-- Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats)

Categories

Medical Equipment/Supplies
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Equipment

Offers healthcare services for seniors, which includes:

- Health assessment.

- Medication management.

- Individual, Group, and Family therapy.

- Fall prevention.

- Home modifications.

- Health and wellness training.

Categories

Case/Care Management
Medication Information/Management
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Fall Prevention Programs
Geriatric Assessment
Offers financial assistance to homeowners to help with housing repairs and correcting code violations.

Requirements:
1) must be located within the Polk County portion of the participating cities.
2) the property to be assisted must be the homeowner's primary residence and a single family structure.
3) property taxes and/or mortgage payments must be current and paid to date and there cannot be any mechanics liens on the property to be assisted.
4) income limits of the household must fall at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Polk County. Priority is given to households at 50% or less of the Area Median Income.

Program Eligible Activities include:
1) Basic structural repairs: (a) exterior walls (b) roof and roof structure (c) foundation (d) floor joists and ceilings
2) Building systems: (a) electrical (b) plumbing (c) heating
3) Weatherization: (a) insulation (b) windows (c) siding
4) Handicap Accessibility: (a) exterior ramp (b) bathroom facilities

Categories

Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Home Rehabilitation Programs
Weatherization Programs

Offers home repairs and improvements necessary for restoring and maintaining safe living conditions and home values. This program is applicable for low-income families, seniors, and those with a disability. Services include interior or exterior work performed to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations. This includes a change to or repair of materials or components, a reconfiguration of space, a modification for accessibility and interior modifications, installation or extension of plumbing, and mechanical or electrical systems on an existing structure.

Categories

Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Home Rehabilitation Programs

Administers a wheelchair ramp program for rental units or home owners meeting Federal Poverty guidelines in the city of Springfield. Residents can request a ramp to be built on their home at no cost.

May require names to be added to a waiting list.

Provides home modifications to help remove barriers in the homes of seniors to help them remain in their homes longer. Improvements are meant to reduce the risk of falling, improve general safety, increase accessibility, and to improve the functional abilities of the home.

Categories

Home Rehabilitation Programs
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services

Provides seniors and/or disabled individuals minor home improvements to help remove barriers that may affect their health and safety in their home (such as repair of non-working heating system, mobility ramp, etc.). Applicant must be the homeowner and live in the home.

Services for individuals with disabilities. Includes information and referral, service coordination, independent living skills training, individual and system advocacy, equipment loan and rental, equipment repair, barrier removal consultations and grants, peer mentoring, and disability awareness training. Personal assistant referral and management program.

Categories

Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Information
Specialized Information and Referral
Disease/Disability Registries
Builds residential wheelchair accessible ramps.

Categories

Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services