nrcshhm-National Directory of Home Modification Resources-Oregon

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.

Corvallis

ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Address	545 SW 2nd, Suite A, Corvallis, OR 9733
Director	Tom Hatley, Energy Department Director
Phone Number	(541) 752-1010
Sponsor	Community Services Consortium
Date established	1975
Primary target population	Older, disabled, single parent homeowners and renters
Number of Persons Served/year	360
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	35%
No. of paid staff	11 full-time, 4 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Weatherization, general home repair
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Total Budget	$600,000
Funding Source(s)	State Weatherization Grants, Statewide utility companies
Special Features	* Provides client counseling and energy education related to energy bills * Coordinates funding with local utility companies who cover a share of the costs

Lake Oswego

In Your Home
Contact Person	David Dickinson
Address	16869 SW 65th Ave Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone Number	503-443-2424
staff	8
served	20-30
target	Seniors aging-in-place
date	2003
clients	50
funding	Private pay, occasionally state funded projects
environmental	Yes
Non-Profit	No

Hillsboro

HOME REPAIR PROGRAM
Contact Person	Tony Starbird, Management Analyst
Address	Washington County Area Agency on Aging (AAA), 133 SE 2nd Hillsboro, OR 97123
Phone Number	(503) 640-3489
Sponsor	Washington County Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Date established	1982
Primary target population	persons 60+
Number of Persons Served/year	110
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	1 full-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, roofs, grab bars, locks, plumbing
Type of Assessment	Functional/environmental
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Total Budget	$40,000
Funding Source(s)	Title III - Older Americans Act,Community Development Block Grant * Coordinates with State Unit on Aging
Special Features	* Trains outreach workers at senior centers

Pendleton

Umatilla Housing Authority
Contact Person	Judy Winn
Address	PO Box 1658 Pendleton, OR 92801
Telephone Number	541-567-3241
Fax Number	541-567-3240
Primary target population	Indian Tribal Reservation
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	25%
No. of persons served/year	140
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Doors, windows, and roofs.
Type of Assessment	Assessment guidelines for homeowners and rentals.
Total Budget	$1.2 million

Portland

Adapt-A-Home and Mend-A-Home
Contact Person	Deborah Wright
Address	4848 SE Division Street Portland, OR 97206
Phone Number	503-234-6167
Fax Number	503-234-9980
Email	info@unlimitedchoices.org
Date established	1993
Primary target population	low-income people with physical disabilities. Service areas include: Clackamas County, Multnohmah County, City of Gresham, and City of Portland.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	62%
No. of persons served/year	Over 400
No. of paid staff	5
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, bathrooms and grab bars.
Type of Assessment	Functional and environmental
Assessor	Building Contractor
Total Budget	$750,000
Funding Source(s)	* Foundations * HUD * Corporate * Medicaid * VOC rehab * Workers compensation * Private donations
Special Features	Community education information and assistance

HOME REPAIR TRAINING
Contact Person	John Harris, Coordinator
Address	5700 N.E. 39th, Portland, OR 97211
Phone Number	(503) 280-5733
Sponsor	Portland Development Community/Portland Public Schools
Date established	1974
Primary target population	Older, disabled, single family
Number of Persons Served/year	40+
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of paid staff	5 full-time, 2 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Carpentry, roofing, painting
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Total Budget	$250,000
Funding Source(s)	Portland Bureau of Community Development
Special Features	* Provides "hands on" home repair training to high school youths for carpentry, roofing and painting

Redmond

ENERGY PROGRAM, WEATHERIZATION DEPARTMENT
Address	2303 SW 1st, Redmond, OR 97756
Director	Marcus Lopez
Phone Number	(503) 389-3311
Sponsor	Central Oregon Community Action Agency
Date established	1985
Primary target population	Older, disabled adults; households with children under age six
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	65%
No. of paid staff	2 full-time, 2 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Roofs, doors and windows, plumbing, ramps, safety and security
Total Budget	$40,500
Funding Source(s)	Oregon Housing and Associated Services, Easter Seals * Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging
Special Features	* Works with Easter Seals to reimburse for labor and materials * Local police department donates materials

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