How to apply for Amy Young Barrier Removal Program (AYBR)

Who it's for

AYBR pays for changes to your home that make it easier and safer to get around if you or someone in your household has a disability — things like ramps, wider doorways, grab bars and accessible bathrooms. It is a one-time grant of up to $22,500, not a loan, and you do not pay it back. Renters and homeowners can both apply. At least 75% of the money must go to accessibility changes; up to 25% can fix life-threatening hazards and unsafe conditions at the same time. TDHCA does not take applications directly — find your local provider through the Help for Texans page.

What you'll need

• Intake Application Form
• Certificate of Disability Form (must be less than 12 months old when submitted)
• Household Income Certification Form and income documentation

Where to apply

Step by step

1. Check whether the Amy Young Barrier Removal Program is available in your area. TDHCA states the program is not available in all parts of Texas. Use the Help for Texans directory to find a local provider in your city or county before doing anything else.
2. Confirm your household meets the basic eligibility rules. At least one household member must have a disability certified within the last 12 months. Household income must not exceed 80% of the Area Median Family Income or 80% of the Statewide Income Limits — whichever is greater — adjusted for household size using HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships income tables. The exact dollar limit depends on your county and household size, so ask your local provider for the figure that applies to you.
3. Gather your required documents. You will need: a completed Intake Application Form; a Certificate of Disability Form dated within the last 12 months; a Household Income Certification Form; and supporting income documentation.
4. Contact your local provider — a nonprofit or local government agency — to start your application. Because TDHCA does not take applications directly, all applications go through these local administrators.
5. Submit your application online through your local provider's process. Your provider will guide you through any additional steps they require.

What to expect: After you submit, your local provider will review your application and documents to confirm eligibility. If approved, the program provides a one-time grant of up to $22,500 — not a loan — to pay for accessibility improvements such as ramps, wider doorways, grab bars, and accessible bathrooms. At least 75% of the grant must go toward accessibility changes; up to 25% may address life-threatening hazards or unsafe conditions in the home. Processing times vary, so ask your local provider for an estimate. Because this is a one-time grant per household, there is no renewal process once funds are received.

Renewals

one-time grant per household