ACCESSIBLE HOMES FOR SENIORS PROGRAM (AHS)

  The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, in partnership with Maryland Department of Aging, began in May 2006 a pilot project to promote accessibility related improvements to the homes of seniors.  These improvements may include among others, the installation of grab bars and railings, widening of doorways and installation of ramps.  Home improvements such as these represent for many older people the key to remaining in there homes and maintaining their independence.  AHS offers qualified seniors zero percent interest deferred loans for a term of 30 years to finance accessibility improvements.  Generally, loans are expected to range from $10,000 and $15,000 and must be repaid upon sale, transfer or refinancing of the property.

            Initially a pilot program in 11 counties, the program now operates statewide. If a senior resides in the home of a relative, eligibility is based on the owner’s income.

 

ACCESSIBLE HOMES FOR SENIORS

  Annual Income Test       Asset Test
Individual         $51,240.00 maximum No test
Couple     $58,560.00 maximum No test
Applications are available by calling
1-866-602-0064 or on the web at www.mdhousing.org.

 

             

                                                       

 

                                                             

 
 

Greenbelt Senior Services
Assistance in Living Program
301.474.8000 ext. 2012

Greenbelt Recreation Department
301.397.2208