nrcshhm-National Directory of Home Modification Resources-Arizona

Welcome to your state/community home modification forum. This forum has been created to give you an opportunity to learn about and contribute to your state's home modification profile.

Where to Get Help:

There are several ways to modify and repair your home. You can: 1) do it yourself, or get a friend or relative to help; 2) hire a handyman or contractor; 3) contact a home modification and repair program. In addition to the programs listed in the Directory, programs can be located through your:

Local area agency on aging
State department on aging
State housing finance agency
Department of public welfare
Department of housing and community development
Senior center Independent living center

Also, consider taking these steps:

Get recommendations from friends who have had similar projects completed.
Hire a licensed and bonded contractor. Be specific about changes you wish to make in advance.
Ask for a written agreement with only a small down payment. Make the final payment only after the project is completed.
Check with your local better business Bureau regarding the contractor's or program's reliability and performance record.

Other Resources:
The NeighborWorks® network is a national network of 220 community-based organizations that helps low- and moderate-income families rent, purchase, and maintain safe, affordable homes. The NeighborWorks® network also revitalizes communities through resident leadership and private and public partnerships.

To locate NeighborWorks® network partner that might offer assistance with home modifications, visit www.nw.org and click on Network Directory. Type in the CITY and select the STATE, then click on ORGANIZATION SEARCH. You can also try calling the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation at (202) 220-2300.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Some local housing agencies utilize portions of their CDBG program to pay for various kinds of home modifications. To contact your local CDBG grantee, call the US Department of Housing and Urban Development at (202) 708-1112.

On the website, click on a state to view contact information for the CDBG grantee in that area.

Eloy

Housing Programs
Contact Person	Myrna Davenport
Address	311 North Main Street Eloy, AZ 85231
Phone Number	520-466-1112
Email	housing@cybertrails.com
Sponsor	Community Action Human Resources Agency
Date established	1997
Primary target population	Low income and/or elderly.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	42%
No. of persons served/year	300
No. of paid staff	3
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, showers, heating, cooling and doors.
Type of Assessment	Craftsman repair and modeling estimator
Assessor	Director
Provides Education/Training	N/A
Total Budget	$300,00
Funding Source(s)	* Weatherization * Arizona Public Service * Tobacco Tax * Southeast Gas * Area Agency on Aging
Special Features	* Uses Arizona Department of Energy approved assessment form * Inspects all electrical, roof, walls, floors, doors, and windows. * HVAC * Performs pressure diagnostics and CO tests.

Kingman

Weatherization /Home Repair/Program/Owner Occupied on Housing Rehabilitation
Contact Person	Manuel Borges
Address	208 North 4^th Street Kingman, AZ 86401
Phone Number	520-753-6247
Homepage	www.wacog.com
Sponsor	Western Arizona Council of Governments
Date established	1971
Primary target population	Low income, disabled, elderly, and persons with children (legal minors)
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	Over 50%
No. of persons served/year	400
No. of paid staff	9
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Weatherization, ramps, grab bars, and other home modifications.
Type of Assessment	Functional and environmental
Assessor	Program crew chief and coordinator
Total Budget	Grants (amounts not disclosed)
Funding Source(s)	AAA
Special Features	LaPaz and Yuma County only
Cost to Client	Forgivable and deferred loans.

Parker

Weatherization /Home Repair/Program/Owner Occupied on Housing Rehabilitation
Contact Person	Richard Hurlbut
Address	1112 Arizona Ave Parker, AZ 85344
Phone Number	(520) 782-1886
Homepage	www.wacog.com
Sponsor	Western Arizona Council of Governments
Date established	1971
Primary target population	Low income, disabled, elderly, persons with children (legal minors)
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	Over 50%
No. of persons served/year	400
No. of paid staff	9
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Weatherization, ramps, grab bars, and others modifications.
Type of Assessment	Functional and environmental
Assessor	Program crew chief and coordinator
Total Budget	Grants (amounts not disclosed)
Funding Source(s)	AAA
Special Features	LaPaz and Yuma County only
Cost to Client	Forgivable/deferred loans

Phoenix

Arizona Bridge To Independent Living (ABIL)
Contact Person	John DeWinter
Address	1229 East Washington Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone Number	602-256-2245
Fax	602-254-6407
Primary target population	Older Adults and disabled individuals.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	25%
No. of persons served/year	180
No. of paid staff	3
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars and ramps.
Type of Assessment	Observations conducted by Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists.
Assessor	Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists
Total Budget	$225,000
Funding Source(s)	CDBG grants

ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY ACCESS PROGRAM (AZTAP)
Address	Northern Arizona University 2715 North Third Street, Suite 104 Phoenix, AZ 85004
Director	Jill Oberstein
Phone Number	(602) 728-9532, (800) 477-9921 TDD: (602) 728-9536
FAX	(602) 728-9535
Email	jill.oberstein@nau.edu
Homepage	http://www.nau.edu/~ihd/aztap/
Date established	1994

Home Repair Program
Contact Person	Toby Zavala
Address	77 East Thamas Rd., Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone Number	334-288-0240 ext:137
Sponsor	Foundation for Senior Living
Date established	1987
Primary target population	Older, disabled, and low income adults.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	96%
No. of paid staff	2
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars and ramps.
Type of Assessment	AAA
Funding Source(s)	Tobacco Tax

HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM
Contact Person	Nancy Daily
Address	Arizona Bridge to Independent Living, 1229 East Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Phone Number	(602) 256-2245
Sponsor	Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)
Date established	1988
Primary target population	Younger disabled persons
Number of Persons Served/year	75
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	55%
No. of paid staff	1 full-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars, Ramps, Door widening, Roll-in shower, Paving
Type of Assessment	Functional/environmental
Assessor(s)	Case manager
Total Budget	$75,000
Funding Source(s)	Community Development Block Grant
Special Features	Coordinates with Easter Seals to share costs on larger projects.

International Tribal Council of Arizona Weatherization Program
Contact Person	Dave Castillo
Address	2214 N. Central Ave., Suite100 Phoenix, AZ
Phone Number	602-309-1547
Primary target population	American Indians on tribal land, low income, elderly, and female headed houses.
No. of persons served/year	Under 20
No. of paid staff	1
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Infiltration repairs, windows, pipes, and doors.
Assessor	Tribal housing directors and maintenance.
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Total Budget	Grants
Funding Source(s)	Department of Energy
Special Features	Specializes in weatherization only.

ITCA Incorporated Area Agency on Aging
Contact Person	Holly Staley
Address	2214 North Central, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone Number	602-307-1505
Sponsor	Americorp Program
Primary target population	American Indians, over 60 years of age, low-income, and living on tribal land.
No. of persons served/year	30
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, roofing, railings, and grab bars.
Type of Assessment	Application process of 3 years.
Assessor	Tribal employees or a weatherization official.
Total Budget	$25,000
Funding Source(s)	State tobacco tax

Project Safe Home
Contact Person	Eva Stanford
Address	555 W. Glendale Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone Number	602-285-0543
Fax Number	602-274-6793
E-mail	stanford@centerdoar.org
Homepage	www.centerdoar.org
Sponsor	VICAP
Primary target population	Over 18 years of age with disabilities and elderly persons.
No. of persons served/year	Under 20
Type of Assessment	38 item checklist.
Special Features	Goals are to assist people to remain independent. Average home repair costs $50 per home.
Cost to Client	No costs contingent upon satisfying eligibility requirements.

Tucson

Housing Improvement Program
Contact Person	Erin E. Pazos
Address	4720 W. Calle Tetakusim Tucson, AZ 85746
Phone Number	520-879-5908
Fax	520-879-5891
Sponsor	Pascua Yaqui Tribe Housing Department
Primary target population	Elderly and low income tribe members.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	Varies
No. of persons served/year	Varies
No. of paid staff	1
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Roof, heating, cooling and plumbing.
Type of Assessment	Dodge unit cost book, and full home inspection.
Assessor	Tribal employees (draftsmen and inspectors).
Total Budget	Funding per client depends on need.
Funding Source(s)	HUD and BIA funds
Cost to Client	ICOBG pays back with sliding fees; HIP is non-pay back.

Window Rock

Navajo Nation Housing Services
Contact Person	Ernest Goatson
Address	PO Box 2396 Window Rock, AZ 86515
Phone Number	520-871-6493
Fax	520-871-7179
Sponsor	Navajo Nation Housing Department
Date established	1980
Primary target population	Very low income.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	25%
No. of persons served/year	200
No. of paid staff	20
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, grab bars, and widening doors.
Provides Education/Training	Some
Funding Source(s)	Federal Government

PL 93-638 Housing Improvement Program
Contact Person	Vern Charleston
Address	Administration Building 2 2^nd Floor, PO Box 2396 Window Rock, AZ 86515
Phone Number	928-871-6555; 520-871-6700
Sponsor	Navajo Nation
Date established	1980
Primary target population	Low income families
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	40%
No. of persons served/year	50 families
No. of paid staff	8
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Home repairs
Assessor	Supervisors and contractors
Total Budget	$1.5 Million
Funding Source(s)	BIA funds

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