Safe Homes for OC Seniors

The Safe Homes for OC Seniors program is designed to do what its name suggests; make homes safe for the seniors living in them. The focus of the program is on making improvements that promote the health, safety, and welfare of the senior community. These repairs and improvements range from enhancing energy efficiency, providing ADA accessibility, to alleviating code violations.

Information Flyer

This program supports low- to moderate-income seniors in making safety or efficiency improvements to their homes. Eligible homeowners may receive up to $20,000 in grant funding, which is forgiven over four years with a 25% annual reduction. To qualify, applicants must be 62 or older, meet income guidelines, and reside in and hold title to a home in a Participating City or an unincorporated area of Orange County. https://oclafco.org/how/county- unincorporated-areas/

See program flyer here

Safe Homes for Seniors Application

In order to take advantage of this free grant, please submit an application.

To complete an application online, click here

To download an application, click here

Program Description Detail

To read the full details on the Safe Homes for Senior's program, click here

Eligible Improvements

Eligible Improvements are for safety, efficiency and code violation repairs only. These improvements include but are not limited to: ramps, sidewalks, grab bars, shower accessibility, high boy toilets, drive way repair, hand rails, HVAC (heating only) repair / replacement, window or door replacement for energy efficiency, insulated vinyl siding installation and water heater replacement, roofing, electrical, plumbing, painting (Lead Based Paint), termite or dry rot damage/repair. Other Eligible Repairs to be determined on an as-needed basis and must be approved by HCD staff and meet the intent of the Safe Homes for OC Seniors Program. Improvements that go beyond the requirements of a safe and healthy living environment are not eligible for work on this Program. Examples of non-included repairs are not limited to: decks for entertainment purposes, outdoor cooking facilities, non-housing structures, and cosmetic finishes beyond exterior painting.

Income Restrictions

To qualify for this program, individuals and households must have incomes that do not exceed 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), as adjusted for household size. These income limits are updated annually based on calculations provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds. You can find the latest HUD income limits here.

Contractor Application

Only contractors who have submitted a complete application and have been found eligible will be allowed to bid on work funded by this County of Orange Housing & Community Development program.

To download an application, click here

CivicStone, Inc.

Safe Homes for OC Seniors