Non-Essential Home Repairs
Although some home repairs may be considered, the following non-essential home repairs are not normally covered by the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program:
- additions to home
- air conditioning
- basement development/repairs
- ceiling tiles
- concrete sidewalks, driveways, cement pads
- condo fees or reserve fund costs
- decks
- doors - interior, storm, patio, overhead garage doors and outbuilding doors
- drywall
- flooring - linoleum and carpet replacement
- fencing - repair or replacement
- foundation repair
- furnace filters for allergies
- garage repair
- home adaptation for disabilities. Please refer to
- Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) (formerly known as the Home Adaptation Program)
Home Adaptation for Seniors Independence (HASI)- Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)
- home security systems, including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- humidifier/dehumidifier
- insulation
- kitchen/bathroom renovations
- landscaping/gravel - also will not consider removal, pruning, or trimming of vegetation or gardening supplies
- natural gas conversion
- painting - exterior/interior
- porch
- shed/outbuilding repair
- siding
- upgrades or renovations
- water softener, iron remover, reverse osmosis or any other water purification system
- windows
