How to apply for Healthy Homes Repairs & Accessibility Modifications (Community Action Team) — Columbia in Oregon

Who it's for

Community Action Team's Healthy Homes program makes repairs and improvements for lower-income Columbia County residents whose health conditions are made worse by their home. Work can include ramps, grab bars, non-slip flooring, better lighting and wider doorways for mobility and safety; roof and wall repairs; mold removal, ventilation and air purification; carpet removal and allergen reduction; lead and radon mitigation; heating and cooling systems; smoke filtration; and electrical upgrades. The program is run with the Oregon Health Plan and Columbia Pacific CCO, so OHP members are a priority. Call CAT's Family Resource Center at 503-397-3511 (125 N. 17th Street, St. Helens; Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., closed 12:30–1:30) to ask whether your situation qualifies.

What you'll need

• Call the Family Resource Center to ask how to apply and what to bring
• Oregon Health Plan / Columbia Pacific CCO membership information, if you have it
• Information about the health condition the home is affecting

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Healthy Homes Repairs & Accessibility Modifications (Community Action Team) — Columbia. 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 call the Family Resource Center to ask how to apply and what to bring, oregon Health Plan / Columbia Pacific CCO membership information, if you have it, information about the health condition the home is affecting — 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

one-time (per home)