Habitat For Humanity - Western Lake Superior
Home Repair and Maintenance - Age in Place
Duluth Office
1108 E 8th St, Duluth, MN, 55805
Distance: 1073 Miles
(218) 576-9360
info@wlshabitat.org
https://www.wlshabitat.org/age-in-place
Service Details
Description
Provides minor indoor and/or outdoor home repair and maintenance or handyman work to help keep homes safe.
Additional Information
Age in Place is a home repair program that helps low-income homeowners preserve their home.
Repairs are focused on access and safety with older adult homeowners.
Eligible homeowners receive low-cost repair services such as:
* Accessibility ramps
* Railings
* Porch, deck, and stair repair
* Bathroom updates including grab bars, doorknobs, bathtub modifications
* Flooring updates
* Lighting updates
Volunteer labor and donated materials help keep costs low.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Carlton County
- Lake County
- St. Louis County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- Family
- People with low income
Eligibility
* You must own and live in your home home located in Carlton, southern St. Louis or Lake counties
* You are willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity
* Meet income requirements
Application Instructions
Email if you are interested in receiving assistance with home repairs.
Fees
Low or no-cost services.
Area Served
Carlton, Lake and Southern St. Louis counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (218) 576-9360 |
Last Update
2/13/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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BH-3000.3500-100Bathroom Modification Services Definition
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies for people with disabilities who need to restructure their bathrooms in order to make bath, shower and toilet facilities accessible.
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BH-3000.3500-700Ramp Construction Services Definition
Programs that provide assistance in the form of labor and supplies for people with disabilities who need to modify multilevel homes or homes that have entrances preceded by steps in order to make them accessible by installing sloping walkways which transcend the levels.
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PH-3300.2750-250General Minor Home Repair Programs Definition
Programs that provide a variety of minor home repair services for homeowners who qualify. Specific services vary by organization but include such things as fixing leaky pipes and faucets; clearing clogged drains; replacing broken switches, sockets and electrical fixtures; changing light bulbs; fixing or replacing door locks and handles; replacing broken screen doors or window panes; installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and changing batteries; making minor repairs on stair treads; replacing carpet threshold strips; and replacing furnace filters.
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YL-3300.4500Low Income Definition
Individuals or families whose annual income is between 150 and 200% of poverty level for their family size.
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YL-3300.6500Poverty Level Definition
People whose annual income is within the federal poverty level guidelines which vary according to family size and are revised annually.