Bergen County ADA Home Modification Program

Bergen County Office on Aging & Disability

Available Senior & Disability

About This Program

Grants for Bergen County homeowners with disabilities to make accessibility modifications including ramps, grab bars, widened doorways, accessible bathrooms, and stairlifts. Must be owner-occupied and meet income guidelines.

Grant based on scope of accessibility modifications needed

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Grant up to $10,000 for accessibility modifications
  • Must have documented disability
  • Owner-occupied homes in Bergen County
  • Covers ramps, bathroom mods, grab bars, doorways
  • Income at or below 80% AMI

How to Apply

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(201) 336-7400

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Rolling applications

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