nrcshhm-National Directory of Home Modification Resources-Texas

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.

Arlington

CHALLENGE SPECIALTIES, Inc
Address	1230 Colorado Lane Arlington, TX 76015
Director	Rick Lair
Phone Number	(877) 726-7626
Email	chalspec@cyberramp.net
Date established	1985
Primary target population	Persons with disabilities and public entities that do business with persons with disabilities
No. of paid staff	3
Funding Source(s)	Various agencies in the State of Texas with programs to provide goods and services to persons with disabilities
Special Features	Builder/Home Remodeler, reseller of products designed for persons with disabilities

Austin

HOME IDEAS
Contact Person	Mary Hampton, Owner and Licensed Occupational Therapist
Address	1006 S. First Street, Austin, TX 78704
Phone Number	(512) 442-1198
FAX	(512) 442-7956
Email	mhampton@worldnet.att.com
Date established	1999
Funding Source(s)	Private Pay (Insurance and Medicare may reimburse with a doctor's referral)

Home of Your Own (HOYO)
Contact Person	Naomi Marin
Address	5555 North Lamar #L139 Austin, TX 78751
Phone Number	512-472-9195
Fax	512-472-8026
Email	N/A
Homepage	www.onr.com/user/texashoyo
Date established	1995
Primary target population	People with disabilities
No. of persons served/year	10
No. of paid staff	4
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Bathroom and kitchen modifications: widen doorways and ramps.
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Assessor	Staff
Funding Source(s)	* HUD * Home funds for Texas Department of Housing.
Special Features	Up to $20,000 per person.

Beaumont

Beaumont Rehabilitation Grant Program
Contact Person	Linda Semien
Address	801 Main Street, Suite 225 Beaumont, TX 77701
Phone Number	409-880-3763
Fax	409-880-3125
Primary target population	Seniors with disabilities
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of persons served/year	25
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Roofs and foundations.
Type of Assessment	HUD guidelines
Assessor	On site cost estimator
Total Budget	$250,000
Funding Source(s)	* HUD * CDBG
Special Features	$10,000 per home

Crowley

INDEPENDENCE AT HOME, INC
Contact Person	Paul May
Address	1028 Muscadine Vine Crowley, TX 76036
Phone Number	817-447-1330
Fax	817-447-1373
Primary target population	Seniors and disabled
No. of persons served/year	60
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Special Features	Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). Members of Dallas Home Builders Association.

Driftwood

ELDER OPTIONS OF TEXAS
Contact Person	Cheryl Culbertson, Director
Address	Driftwood, TX 78619 (online access only)
Phone Number	512-415-0567
Email	info@elderoptionsoftexas.com
Homepage	www.elderoptionsoftexas.com
Primary target population	Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Date Established	1999
Special Features	Our website, Elder Options of Texas, specializes in making it easier for seniors, and persons with disabilities, to easily locate home modification and repair services, free of charge.

El Paso

Housing Rehabilitation Program
Contact Person	Robert Soto
Address	2 Civic Center Plaza 9^th Floor El Paso, TX 79905
Phone Number	915-541-4639
Fax	915-541-4370
Date established	1974
Primary target population	Low to moderate income individuals
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	20-30%
No. of persons served/year	250
No. of paid staff	22
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Roofs, plumbing, accessibility, grab bars and ramps.
Type of Assessment	Functional
Assessor	Housing investment technicians
Total Budget	$7,000,000
Funding Source(s)	* Federal Funds * CDBG
Special Features	Offers loans 0-3% interest over 20 years.

Handyman Program
Contact Person	Jose Aguilar
Address	4838 Montana El Paso, TX 79903
Phone Number	915-562-4100
Fax	915-562-8952
Sponsor	Project Bravo Inc.
Date established	1997
Primary target population	Low-income elderly.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of persons served/year	150
No. of paid staff	2
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Minor repairs
Type of Assessment	Functional
Assessor	Handyman
Total Budget	$5,000

Fort Stockton

USDA Rural Development
Address	2306 W Dickson Blvd., Suite 2 Fort Stockton, TX 79735
Phone Number	915-336-7585
Fax Number	915-336-9620
Homepage	www.rurdev.usda.gov/tx
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps and grab bars.
Cost To Client	Free to those over the age of 62.

Fort Worth

Independence at Home, Inc.
Contact Person	Paul May
Address	1028 Muscadine Vine Crowley, TX 76039
Phone Number	817-447-1330
Fax	817-447-1373
Email	pmay@independenceathome.com
Homepage	www.independenceathome.com
Primary target population	Seniors and disabled.
Number of Staff	Two, plus independent contractors for specialized tasks.
No. of persons served/year	60
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	We provide home modifications for seniors and the disabled that make homes safe, functional, and enable independence. Our modifications are based on universal design and include wheelchair ramps, grab bars, accessible showers, hand rails, increased lighting and more.
Type of Assessment	Environmental home inspection and assessment
Date Established	2002
Funding Source(s)	Private pay
Special Features	-Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). -Members of Dallas Home Builders Association.

Midland

Christmas in April Inc.
Contact Person	Bobby Trimble
Address	PO Box 3744 Midland, TX 79702
Phone Number	915-682-4177
Fax	915-682-9242
Email	ciamidland@apex2000.net
Date established	1972
Primary target population	Older adults with low-income
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	95%
No. of persons served/year	315 families
No. of paid staff	2
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Weatherization, grab bars, ramps and doors.
Type of Assessment	Functional
Assessor	President
Total Budget	$288,000
Funding Source(s)	* Donations * Churches * Businesses * Clubs * Local foundations * Banks
Special Features	Volunteer program, house selection, and owner's workshop.

Handyman Program
Contact Person	Joni Cox
Address	3301 Sinclair Avenue Midland, TX 79707
Phone Number	915-689-6693
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps and grab bars.

Permian Basin Area Agency on Aging
Address	2910 LaForce Blvd Midland, TX 79711
Phone Number	800-491-4636
Fax Number	915-563-1728
E-mail	sfielder@aaa.permianbasin.com
Homepage	www.aaapermianbasin.com
Primary target population	Over the age of 60 years old and low-income.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	100%
No. of persons served/year	40
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps and grab bars
Type of Assessment	Guidelines
Assessor	Case Managers
Funding Source(s)	* OAA * Local funds * Contributions * Texas Department of Aging

Odessa

Community Development Housing Rehabilitation
Contact Person	Michael Marrero
Address	119 West 4^th Street Odessa, TX 79761
Phone Number	915-335-4882
Primary target population	Low-income
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	82%
No. of persons served/year	60-70
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, toilets, gas lines, and roofs.
Type of Assessment	SPC Standards and property standards.
Assessor	Rehab specialist
Total Budget	$2.1 million
Funding Source(s)	* CDBG * Home program funds * Rehabilitation funds

San Angelo

Christmas in April of San Angelo, Inc.
Contact Person	Mary Kay Henson
Address	408 South Oakes Street San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone Number	915-657-8429
Fax	915-657-0079
Primary target population	Low-income elderly and disabled individuals.
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	99%
No. of persons served/year	100
No. of paid staff	2
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Roofs, electrical, painting, doors, and plumbing.
Total Budget	$130,000
Funding Source(s)	United Way: donations, fundraisers and grants
Special Features	They are expanding emergency plumbing and electrical services.

San Antonio

Independent Living Designs
Contact Person	Ronald Amato
Address	6007 Ridgebrook San Antonio, TX 78250
Phone Number	210-520-7430
Sponsor	Independent ADA contractor
Date established	1987
Primary target population	Physically handicapped
No. of persons served/year	30-60 homes
No. of paid staff	4
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	ADA bathroom and kitchen modifications, access ramps, and adaptive hardware installations.
Special Features	They are expanding emergency plumbing and electrical services.

Alternative Housing Repairs
Contact Person	Rob Radle
Address	1215 South Trinity San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone Number	210-223-6815
Primary target population	Elderly and disabled individuals
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	80%
No. of persons served/year	300
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, bathroom modifications and roofs
Type of Assessment	Evaluate with guidelines
Total Budget	$205,000
Funding Source(s)	* Municipal funds * Churches * Business contributions

Wichita Falls

Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Contact Person	Jim Baxter
Address	1300 7^th Street: PO Box 1431 Wichita Falls, TX 76307
Phone Number	940-761-7454
Primary target population	Low-income
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Ramps, railings, grab bars, and doors.
Type of Assessment	In-home
Assessor	Housing rehabilitation inspector
Funding Source(s)	HUD
Cost To Client	Loans

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