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The HAPI grant program provides an opportunity for those with physical disabilities to remain in their homes.

The Home Accessibility Program for Independence (HAPI) is a grant program intended to assist eligible homeowners and landlords to construct accessibility modifications to their homes.

Accessible modifications include, but are not limited to:

  • Exterior Ramps
  • Chair Gliders or Lifts
  • Door Widening
  • Bathroom Modifications
  • Lowering Kitchen Counters
  • Sliding Shelves
  • Visual Door Bells
  • Visual Phone Signalers

Eligible homeowners may receive a grant from $1,000 up to $15,000 for a single-unit home. Landlords may receive a grant up to $7,500 per unit.


Qualifications

  • Proof of Disability in the form of a letter, excuse from your Doctor, or a letter showing that you receive Social Security Disability

  • Must fall within income guidelines and provide verification of all income, with copies of the two most recent pay stubs for each wage earner

  • Deed must be in homeowner's name or proof of owner's permission to make modifications

  • Copy of the latest Income Tax Returns or Non-Filing Verification Letter (1.800.829.1040)

  • Verification that City and County Real Estate Taxes are paid (if available)

 

Income Limits 

Please refer to the chart below for HAPI 2022 income limits by household size.

(120% AMI)

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Language translation is available free of charge. Please send an email to translation@ura.org.

 

How to Apply

Home Repair Assistance Application

Please submit your application to hof@ura.org.  If you have questions, please call us at 412-255-6694, ext 6721.

Contact

Have questions or need assistance? For more information please contact:

Phone: 412-255-6694, ext 6721

Email: hof@ura.org

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