How to apply for Home Accessibility Modifications & Minor Home Repair (Buckeye Hills) — Hocking in Ohio
Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) Area Agency on Aging, serving Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Washington counties
Who it's for
Buckeye Hills helps homeowners in Hocking County stay safe at home. People 60 and older can get accessibility changes and small home repairs. People of any age with a disability can get accessibility changes. Work can include ramps, grab bars and handrails, swapping a tub for a shower, and wider doorways, plus small single-problem repairs to plumbing, electrical, or heating. A housing coordinator visits your home and makes a work plan, and contractors do the work. You must own your home. Call the Advice Line at 800-331-2644 to see if you qualify, or call the Housing Coordinator at 740-376-7647 for an application.
You must own your home; renters, mobile-home owners who do not own the land, and people who recently got help from this program are not eligible, and window repairs are not covered. Small repairs are for people 60 and older; people under 60 with a disability can get accessibility changes only. Income is checked, and projects that cost more than the program budget may be declined unless other funding is found.
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
- Completed Housing Assistance Grant Program application
- A copy of your deed (from your County Recorder's office)
- Proof of income for everyone in the household
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-331-2644
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Home Accessibility Modifications & Minor Home Repair (Buckeye Hills) — Hocking. 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 completed Housing Assistance Grant Program application, a copy of your deed (from your County Recorder's office), proof of income for everyone in the household — 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.
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.