DC Dept. of Aging & Community Living (DACL)
Safe at Home provides free minor home modifications and adaptive equipment to District residents age 60+ or adults with disabilities age 18+ to reduce fall risk and support aging in place. Covered modifications include handrails, grab bars, bathtub cuts, shower seats, and stair lifts. Income must be at or below 100% AMI (up to $99,600/individual; $113,850/household of 2).
Estimated at the upper range of published grant amounts ($6,000-$10,000); using $10,000 as the reported maximum.
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