How to apply for Residential Repair Program — Small Home Repairs for Seniors (Suffolk County) in New York
Suffolk County Office for the Aging (lists the program) — operated by the Senior Citizen Division of each of Suffolk's ten towns
Who it's for
Help with small repair jobs around the house for older Suffolk County residents. Each of the ten towns runs a Residential Repair program: the labor is provided and the participant pays only for materials. Call your town's Senior Citizen Division: Babylon 631-789-3309; Brookhaven 631-451-9092; East Hampton 631-329-6939 ext. 7209; Huntington 631-446-3721; Islip 631-224-5424; Riverhead 631-727-3200 ext. 736; Shelter Island 631-749-0291; Smithtown 631-360-7616; Southampton 631-728-1235; Southold 631-298-4460. The Suffolk County Office for the Aging is at 631-853-8200.
The county page lists no age or income test; the program is run by each town's Senior Citizen Division for its own residents, so the age-60 gate here is the Office for the Aging's scope, and each town sets its own limits on the size and type of job. You pay for materials. Call your town's number to confirm what they can do.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of Suffolk County residency (your town's Senior Citizen Division serves its own residents)
- Description of the repair needed
- Payment for materials (labor is free)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 631-853-8200
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Residential Repair Program — Small Home Repairs for Seniors (Suffolk County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of Suffolk County residency (your town's Senior Citizen Division serves its own residents), description of the repair needed, payment for materials (labor is free) — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
per repair request
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.