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Housing Accessibility Assistance Grants
Grants, in amounts
up to $14,000 per household are available to assist qualifying property
owners in removing architectural barriers which limit access or
impede mobility, and to install fixtures which may reduce hazards
aggravated by a disability.
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Who Can
Apply?
Owner-occupants
of mobile homes or single family residences whose members include
individuals with physical disabilities or handicaps. The property
must be located within the city limits. The title to the property
must be vested in the name of the qualifying applicant, or a member
of his or her immediate family. Only licensed contractors may perform
funded work requiring a building permit. Assistance is provided
as a grant. Funds need not be repaid.
Eligible
Modifications
The following
are examples of items eligible for funding: ramps, railings, grab
bars, ball bearing drawers, personal hygiene hardware, appropriate
floor coverings, installation of shower unit, widening of doors,
cabinet alterations, rewiring to lower switches or raise outlets,
replacement of door and window hardware and alteration of plumbing
fixtures.
How Do I Apply?
Interested households
should first call the City of Salinas Housing Services Program and
be advised of eligibility criteria and the application process.
Potential applicants are provided an application to determine eligibility.
Upon successful determination of preliminary eligibility, staff
completes necessary title and income verifications. Next, the site
is inspected and a list of repairs/ modifications is written up.
Staff obtains bids, monitors the work and processes payment.
Denied applicants
will be provided with a written notice of denial.
Who is Eligible?
Households with
an income not exceeding 80% of the median income for Salinas, as
noted in table below:
*2008 Income Limits |
Family Size |
Maximum |
1 |
$36,300 |
2 |
$41,500 |
3 |
$46,650 |
4 |
$51,850 |
5 |
$56,000 |
6 |
$60,150 |
7 |
$64,300 |
8 |
$68,450 |
*Subject to change
How to Apply
Contact:
City of Salinas
Housing Services Program
200 Lincoln Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-7334
(831) 758-7234 (fax)
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