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Chicago HRAIL- Home Repairs for Accessible and Independent L
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| The H-RAIL Program provides free enabling devices and limited, non-emergency home improvements to residences occupied by low-income senior citizens throughout Chicago. Services are provided for accessibility, safety - security and weatherization. |
| Homeowners (or renters with a landlord's permission) must be 60 years old, or older. Landlords may not raise rents as a direct result of H-RAIL improvements. |
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DuPage Shared Housing Program
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| Matches individuals who are seeking an affordable housing arrangement with residents wanting to share their homes. |
| Comply with Case Management procedures and schedule Complete applications and interviews truthfully Human Services needs to receive acceptable background checks and references |
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DuPage County- Senior Services
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| DuPage County offers a number of programs directed at protecting the lives of DuPage County senior citizens and ensuring they receive the services for which they qualify. |
| See entire list of programs on URL below |
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Aurora- Senior Citizen/Disabled Home Security Grant Program
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| The Home Security Grant Program provides a $1,000 grant to pay for the purchase and installation of home security features as outlined by a free Aurora Police Department home security survey. The program is available to owner-occupied, income qualified senior - disabled Aurora residents. Eligible items include smoke detectors, deadbolt locks, one-way viewers, window locks, and other materials deemed appropriate by DNR. |
| Apply in person. |
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Aurora- Senior Citizen/Disabled Right-of-Way Concrete Replac
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| This program covers the homeowners cost of replacing deteriorated public sidewalks, drive approaches (the driveway are between the public sidewalk and the street or curb), and the curb - gutters in front of their homes provided that they qualify based on age (62 or older) or disability and on income. |
| qualify based on age (62 or older) or disability and on income. Owners must apply in person for this assistance. |
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Village of Arlington Heights- Shared Housing Program
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| The Resource Center for the Elderly matches homeowners with low-income home seekers who are in need of affordable housing. Through this program, homeowners are given the opportunity to generate income and remain independent in their homes while providing decent, safe, affordable housing to low-income home seekers. |
| Call 577-7070. |
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Home Sharing Programs
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| Shared housing programs fall into one of two categories: Match-up programs, which help home providers find a compatible home seeker to pay rent or possibly provide services in exchange for a reduction in rent; and shared living residences, which involve a number of people living cooperatively as an unrelated family in a large dwelling. |
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HUD- Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators
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| Service Coordinators assist elderly individuals and persons with disabilities, living in federally-assisted multifamily housing, to obtain needed supportive services from community agencies. Services are intended to prevent premature and inappropriate institutionalization |
| See URL for details. |
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HUD- Home Equity Conversion Mortages
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| The HECM FHA insured reverse mortgage can be used by senior homeowners age 62 and older to convert the equity in their home into monthly streams of income and - or a line of credit to be repaid when they no longer occupy the home. The loan, commonly known as HECM, is funded by a lending institution such as a mortgage lender, bank, credit union or savings and loan association. |
| See URL for details. |
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Arlington Heights- Shared Housing Program
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| Shared Housing Program - The Resource Center for the Elderly matches homeowners with low-income home seekers who are in need of affordable housing. Through this program, homeowners are given the opportunity to generate income and remain independent in their homes while providing decent, safe, affordable housing to low-income home seekers. |
| Call 577-7070. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Community Care Program
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| Established in 1979 by Public Act 81-202, the Illinois Department on Aging’s Community Care Program helps senior citizens, who might otherwise need nursing home care, to remain in their own homes by providing in-home and community-based services. |
| See URL for details |
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Illinois Department of Aging Choices for Care Program
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| Since 1996, Illinois law (Public Act 89-21) requires that all persons age 60 and older who are seeking admission to a long term care facility be informed of all care options prior to admission, regardless of the individual’s income, assets or funding source. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Caregiver Support Program
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| The Illinois Department on Aging and Aging Network has and will continue to focus on helping caregivers who reside throughout the United States. One in four households (25%) takes on the role of providing care to older family members and friends. Family caregivers serve as a critical component in providing the long term care needs of older adults. Eighty-five percent (85%) of all long term care services are provided by unpaid caregivers. If the work of these family caregivers had to be replaced by paid home care staff, the estimated cost would be $45 to $94 billion per year. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Limited English Speaking Elderl
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| Senior citizens who are not fluent in English and live in the Chicago area can locate an ethnic provider by contacting the Coalition of Limited-English Speaking Elderly (CLESE), a consortium of ethnic organizations representing 18 different ethnic groups. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Prevention of Spousal Impoveris
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| The Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment standards for Community Care Program services, mandated by Public Act 87-740, seek to prevent a married couple from being impoverished by the costs of long term care, allowing them to maintain an adequate estate and monthly income, while providing a resource which will pay for Community Care Program (CCP) services for the impaired spouse. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Senior Centers
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| Many older adults and their families are struggling to bridge the gaps between work and retirement, full independence and limited support, good health and chronic conditions. Senior centers are instrumental in bridging those gaps. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Residential Repair & Rennovatio
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| Residential repair and renovation services are available in some Illinois communities. Residential repair and renovation services include adaptations to homes that can make it easier and safer to carry out activities such as bathing, cooking, and climbing stairs as well as alterations to the physical structure of the home to improve its overall safety and condition. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Homemaker Services
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| This Community Care Program service provides assistance with household tasks such as cleaning, planning and preparing meals, doing laundry, shopping and running errands. Homemakers also assist clients with personal care tasks such as dressing, bathing, grooming and following special diets. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Outreach Services
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| Outreach services target older people in Illinois communities who are difficult to contact and who may not be aware that senior services are available in their communities. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Companion Services
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| Senior Companion agencies provide an array of assistive, supportive companionship services to frail seniors by utilizing volunteers, also age 60 or older, who have limited income. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Information and Assistance Serv
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| Social and demographic trends are making information and assistance services increasingly important to the average American family. Americans live longer and require more help to cope with chronic conditions and frailties. Older adults often live alone, with no younger family members residing in the immediate area. Family members are likely to live several miles away or in other states. Even when adult children live near their parents, both are likely to work. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Money Management Services
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| Developed in conjunction with the AARP Money Management Program, Illinois Volunteer Money Management is a financial services program that assists low income older persons who have difficulty managing their personal household budgets, paying bills, keeping track of banking records, intervening with creditors, completing medical forms, and handling other issues related to personal finances. |
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Illinois Department of Aging Nutrition Program
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| The Elderly Nutrition Program provides meals served in group settings and delivered to people’s homes. Meals and other nutrition services are provided in a variety of settings, such as senior centers and churches. |
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DuPage HOPE for Seniors Program ( Home Ownership Preservatio
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| The HOPE for Seniors Program ( Home Ownership Preservation for the Elderly) offers free, unbiased information and counseling to senior homeowners about reverse mortgages, tax relief options and low-cost home repair program – giving seniors a realistic picture of what these services would mean for their personal circumstances. HOPE is ideal for seniors who are worried about being able to afford to stay in or maintain their home as they get older. Seniors can receive confidential counseling about their personal circumstances and honest information about their rights and options. |
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Illinois Circuit Breaker Program
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| Qualifying seniors and disabled citizens receive state grants to help reimburse expenses that include: -property taxes -nursing home fees -pharmaceutical expenses |
| For further information or for applications, visit the Illinois Department of Revenue or call the Illinois Department of Revenue at 1. |
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Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Exemption
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| Qualified senior citizens can apply for a freeze of the assessed value of their property. Over time, in many areas, this program results in taxes changing minimally and often decreasing as surrounding properties continue to rise in assessed value. This is the most valuable homeowner exemption program. The value increases over the years as it eliminates the impact of regular re-assessment increases that may occur every three years. |
| For the 2003 tax year (payable in 2004), the applicant must have owned and occupied the home on Jan. 1, 2003 and Jan. 1, 2002 and have been responsible for the 2002 and 2003 taxes. Any exemption that is granted will be reflected on the Second Installment |
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Cook County Senior Citizen Exemption
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| Senior Citizens receiving the Senior Citizen Exemption automatically qualify for the Homeowner Exemption and do not have to apply for it separately. |
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