This program helps qualified homeowners and landlords pay for the minor home modifications that make it possible for low-income seniors to continue to live at home independently.

Homeowners and landlords may qualify for assistance as long as the occupant of the dwelling where the adaptations will be made meets the following eligibility criteria:

 is 65 and over

 has difficulty with daily living activities brought on by ageing

 total household income is at or below a specified limit for your area

 dwelling unit is a permanent residence

What financial assistance is available?
Assistance is a forgivable loan of up to $2500. The loan does not have to be repaid as long as the homeowner agrees to continue to occupy the unit for the loan forgiveness period, which is six months.
If the adaptation work is being done on a rental unit, the landlord must agree tat rents will not increase as a result. No repayable loans are available.

The adaptations should be minor items that meet the needs of seniors with an age-related disability.

They could be:

 handrails

 easy-to-reach work and storage areas in the kitchen

 lever handles on doors

 walk-in-showers with grab bars

 bathtub grab bars and seats

Information Contact in Ontario:
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Toll-free: 1-800-704-6488
Email: rrap_ontario@cmhc-schl.gc.ca

Additional Information available at: Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence (HASI)