nrcshhm-National Directory of Home Modification Resources-Colorado

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.

Canyon City

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
Contact Person	Erlin Freckell
Address	PO Box 510 Canon City, CO 81215
Phone Number	719-275-4979
Fax	719-275-2907
Homepage	www.uaacog.com
Email	housing@ris.net
Date established	1975
Primary target population	Low- income
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	33%
No. of persons served/year	35
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Provide loans and bringing houses up to code.
Assessor	Rehabilitation Specialist
Provides Education/Training	No
Funding Source(s)	Colorado Division of Housing
Cost to Client	Low- interest rate loans.

Delta

WCHDO Rehabilitation Program
Contact Person	PJ Howe
Address	320 West 5^th Street Delta, CO 81416
Phone Number	970-874-8204
Fax	970-874-8249
Email	pjchdo@aol.com
Date established	1993
Primary target population	Low-income
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	Over 40%
No. of persons served/year	20-25
No. of paid staff	45
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Roofs, wiring, accessibility and addressing safety.
Type of Assessment	Quality housing standard guidelines
Assessor	Construction manager
Total Budget	$250,000-$275,000
Funding Source(s)	* CDBG * Private * City * County donations.
Cost to Client	Loans

Durango

The Gibbons Company
Contact Person	Patrick Gibbons
Address	P.O. Box 2641 Durango, CO 81302-2641
Phone Number	970-749-5219
Fax	970-247-5219
Primary target population	People with disabilities, elderly.
Date Established	1991
Type of Assessment	Environmental
# of Staff	1
Funding Source(s)	Private Pay
Non-profit	No

La Plata County Senior Services
Contact Person	Marjorie Brinton
Contact Title	Home Chore Coordinator
Address	2424 Main Street Durango, CO 81301
Phone Number	970-385-2957
Email	caseysj@colaplata.co.us
Sponsor	Home Chore Coordinator
Date established	1999
Primary target population	Disabled, low- income, and elderly.
No. of persons served/year	1,500
No. of paid staff	6
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars and ramps.
Type of Assessment	Safety survey guideline.
Assessor	Home chore workers.
Funding Source(s)	Colorado Rural Health, Older Americans Act funding, and United Way.
Special Features	Yardwork, snow shoveling, and heavy cleaning.
Cost to Client	Voluntary $5 a hour donation, if able.
Funding Home Mods	80%

Frisco

HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM
Address	Skyline Six Area Agency on Aging, 249 Warren Ave. P.O. Box 2308 Silverthorne, CO 80498
Director	Sheri Rochford
Phone Number	(970) 468-0295
Fax	970-468-1208
Sponsor	Skyline Six Area Agency on Aging
Date established	1988
Primary target population	Frail homeowners and renters
Number of Persons Served/year	8
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	3 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars, ramps, lights
Total Budget	$1,212
Funding Source(s)	Title III - Older Americans Act Client Payments
Special Features	Coordinates with State Unit on Aging

Ft. Collins

Rehabitate (Church organization)
Contact Person	Bill Woods
Address	530 Holyoke Ct. Ft. Collins, CO 80525
Phone Number	970-288-4269
Primary target population	Disabled
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	30%
No. of persons served/year	10-12 homes.
No. of paid staff	0
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars, ramps, and widening of doors.
Type of Assessment	Functional and environmental.
Assessor	All volunteers.
Total Budget	$1+ million
Funding Source(s)	Church pledging and private donations.
Special Features	Clients are referred by health or hospital agencies.
Cost to Client	Donations.

Ft. Morgan

NE Colorado Housing Inc.
Contact Person	Sharon Helms
Address	329 E. Platte Ft. Morgan, CO 80701
Phone Number	970-542-0955
Fax	970-542-0953
Primary target population	Low-income individuals
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	25%
No. of persons served/year	12-14
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars, heating, roofing, and windows.
Type of Assessment	Basic guidelines.
Assessor	Contractor
Total Budget	$250,000
Funding Source(s)	Division of Housing at USDA

Greeley

WELD COUNTY RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Address	1919 10th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80639
Director	Cheryl Jelinek, Project Director
Phone Number	(970) 351-2588
Sponsor	Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Date established	1972
Primary target population	Older homeowners
Number of Persons Served/year	35
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	1 full-time, 2 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, grab bars, plumbing, locks, furniture modifications
Total Budget	$84,000
Funding Source(s)	Fundraising, ACTION Grant, United Way, University of Northern Colorad * Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging
Special Features	Receives donated materials from Colorado State Armory

Shop Program-Retired Seniors Volunteer Program
Contact Person	Cheryl Jelinek
Address	1919 10th Avenue Greeley, CO 80639
Telephone	970-351-2588
Sponsor	University of Northern Colorado
Primary target population	Low income, disabled, and seniors.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	95%
No. of persons served/year	100
No. of paid staff	3
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, grab bars, and chair risers.
Type of Assessment	Through work orders
Assessor	Shop volunteers and retired handymen.
Funding Source(s)	Federal grants
Cost to Client	Buys materials/donations; Calls AAA for referral.

Livermore

Easy Access
Contact Person	Cynthia Leibroch
Address	1331 Green Mountain Dr. Livermore, CO 805360
Phone Number	970-988-3279
Fax	970-416-1982

Longmont

Housing Rehabilitation Program
Contact Person	Leslie Gibson
Address	Longmont, CO
Telephone	303-651-8530
Sponsor	City of Longmont
Primary target population	80% below median income.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	40%
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Doors, ramps, and kitchens/bathrooms.
Type of Assessment	Functional
Assessor	Housing director.
Funding Source(s)	* Deferred loan payments($5,000) * Grants($5-10,000).
Special Features	Clients come from referral by the Center for Disabilities.

Loveland

Home Improvement Program
Contact Person	Terri
Address	375 West 37th St. #200 Loveland, CO 80538
Phone Number	970-667-1706
Sponsor	Loveland Housing Authority
Primary target population	Medium to low-income and homeowners.
No. of persons served/year	20
No. of paid staff	3
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Roofing, electrical, plumbing, and windows replacement.
Funding Source(s)	State, municipal, and county funds.

Parker

Home Improvement Program
Contact Person	Stan Smith
Address	P.O. Box 2529 Parker, CO 80134
Phone Number	sssh@comcast.net
Primary target population	Baby Boomers/Seniors/Handicapped
No. of persons served/year	300
No. of paid staff	6
Features	In addition to Home Mods, we also offer a Home Maitenance Program, a Personal Medical Alert system, and a wireless home burglary/fire alarm system - both the PERS and the Alarm Systems can be 24/7 monitored through a central station with two-way voice.

Trinidad

Home Modifications Program
Contact Person	Kathy Soltis
Address	200 East 1^st St., room 201 Trinidad, CO 81082
Phone Number	719-846-4401
Fax	719-846-4402
Sponsor	South Central Council of Governments
Date established	1998
Primary target population	Low-income, disabled and elderly.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	50%
No. of persons served/year	10
No. of paid staff	2
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, grab bars, lever doorhandles, bathroom, and widening of doors.
Type of Assessment	Functional and environmental.
Assessor	Occupational therapist with handyman.
Special Features	Organization offers loans
Funding Type(Amount)	Medicaid($10,000 per person)
Funding Home Mods	100%
Cost to Client	Free

Pueblo

SRDA Chore Maintenance/In-Home Services
Contact Person	Carol Brown
Address	230 N. Main Pueblo, CO 81003
Phone Number	719-545-8900
Primary target population	Elderly 60+
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of persons served/year	332
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Grab bars and ramps.
Type of Assessment	Guidelines
Assessor	Hired contractors.
Total Budget	$68,000
Funding Source(s)	* AAA * United Way

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