Upkeep & Repair Program
Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly (HOME) provides Upkeep and Repair specialists for seniors who need to repair their homes for safety or security reasons and do not have the financial means to do so.
Date of Last Formal Update
09/13/2023
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211 Metro Chicago
Location
945 West George Street, Chicago, IL 60657
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Hours
Mon 8:00am - 4:00pm; Tue 8:00am - 4:00pm; Wed 8:00am - 4:00pm; Thu 8:00am - 4:00pm; Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm;
Application process
Clients must go through a screening process over the phone. Call (773) 921-3200.
Eligibility
Seniors 62 years of age or older (55 or older if disabled); Live south of North Avenue within the City of Chicago; Have no more than $1,200/month in income (income/mortgage ratio is taken into account.)
Service area
Chicago, IL
Agency info
H.O.M.E.
H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly) offers low-income older adults intergenerational housing and community-based housing support services (home repair, shopping bus, moving assistance) to ensure that they maintain their independence and their connection to the larger community.