Fulton County offers two home repair and rehabilitation opportunities for residents, the Minor Home Repair Program for seniors and the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program for low to very low income homeowners.
The Minor Home Repair Program provides home repair services to help keep seniors in their homes. There is a waiting list for this service. It may take up to 30-45 days before the contractor makes an appointment. The repairs focus on health and safety issues including accessibility modifications, structural issues, removal of safety hazards and more.
To qualify, seniors must be at least 55 years old, own their own home, have proof of homeowners insurance and live in Fulton County. There is no cost for this service.
Information: contact STARLine (Soaring through Resources Aging Resources)
at 404-613-6000.
The purpose of the Homeowner Rehabilitation Program is to improve the livability of a home, extend the life of the home by at least 10 years, and meet current minimum building codes. Emphasis is given to housing problems affecting safety and health.
Additional information: www.tinyurl.com/FultonHomeRepair.
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