HUD News

Washington- Not only the state government but also 13 non-profit organizations were awarded almost $15 Million by HUD to aid in undertaking comprehensive programs which in turn will make certain modifications in the home and enable the much-needed repairs to help the low-income elderly people age.

With the help of the grants provided by the Older Adults Home Modification Program (OAHMP), low-income elderly people can make low-cost and high-impact modifications in their homes which in turn will help facilitate aging in place. Besides this, the grants can also be used to improve general safety, increase accessibility, and improve functional abilities in their homes.

The main purpose of these investments is to enable older adults to remain in their homes instead of moving to assisted care facilities. The experienced grantees will deliver home modification services to more than 1,900 senior families in both urban communities and rural communities.

HUD Secretary, Marcia L. Fudge said, “By providing a pathway for more older adults to stay in their homes, we are helping to improve lives and ensuring the opportunity for seniors to age with dignity”.

HUD’s Office Director, Matthew Ammon believes that there is a strong connection between health and housing due to which, the grants serve as a critical resource to communities so that they can make low-cost home modifications depending on the diverse needs of the residents.