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RHIIP Listserv Posting #446 -- What Multifamily Owners Need to Know About Home Modification
- By: admin
- On: 09/01/2020 14:24:31
- In: RHIIP Notices
We are pleased to provide you with a new resource that explains how many simple, low-cost modifications can make a huge difference to the comfort and safety of older adults in multifamily housing, allowing them to thrive in independent housing well into old age.
What Multifamily Owners Need to Know About Home Modification
We are pleased to provide you with a new resource that explains how many simple, low-cost modifications can make a huge difference to the comfort and safety of older adults in multifamily housing, allowing them to thrive in independent housing well into old age.The resource provides a list of modification ideas—from simply installing nightlights, to physical alterations such as widening doorways and leveling thresholds. It also explains the responsibilities of owners under the law, and lists programs and sources of funding that owners and service coordinators can explore to assist with home modification for residents.
The Home Modification resource can be found at these links on HUD Exchange:
An introduction to the Home Modification Program
Multifamily Housing Programs for Vulnerable Populations
