Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARS) - Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) - Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS)

Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) - Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS) provides labor and resources for those who need to repair their homes for safety or security reasons and do not have the financial means to do so. The seniors 60 and older offer a home repair program for smaller home repair services such as wheelchair ramp installation and smoke detector installation.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/23/2024

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

121 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60602

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;

Application process

Geographic Eligibility: Residents of Chicago" Please call (312) 744-3653 to get detailed information on the home maintenance and repair service. There are income guidelines that determine eligibility for this service."

Fee

Sliding scale

Eligibility

60+

Languages

Polish

English

Spanish

Service area

Chicago, IL

Agency info

Chicago Department of Planning and Development

Chicago Department of Housing (DOH) - Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS) initiatives provide resource assistance for singles, working families, seniors, first-time home buyers, and renters. The initiatives also serve owners needing repairs, rehab, and tax relief, and developers seeking new housing opportunities in local communities.