How can my mom qualify for roof repair? It will need to be done soon. The roofer went out today to inspect, as we need a roof certification for insurance purposes that she needs vs the one she now has.
The house was built in 1960 and needs new roof soon. If the roofer finds it needs repairs just to get her roof cert now or before 2-14-14, she might have to stay w/her same insurance company. This is not good. We found a better carrier, but they require the roof cert and that will cost!
Is there any help around for seniors on "fixed income". She's 81 yrs. old and a widow.
By SL from Visalia, CA
There should be an organization in your state called Opportunities For Independent Living. Some people refer to it as OIL. Keep in mind that different cities in the same state might have a different name for the organization. Where I live it is called Independent Living Center, in another city in this state it is called Opportunities for Independent Living.
Look in your phone book and call any organization whose name sounds like it might be something like that. Or call your local Department of Social Services/Welfare Office and see if they know of an organization that can help you. there is income guidelines and if they do the repairs and your mother has to move out of the house for a certain reason within a certain time frame she will have to pay back a pro-rated amount. A few years ago my sister had OIL make some repairs on her house, and because she had to go into a nursing home within the specified time frame she had to pay back a certain amount of money. Also speak to your pastor he might be willing to take up a special anonymous offering in church, but I don't know if that would amount to enough.
Regarding your insurance. First, you are not locked into your old one. You can cancel and change it at any time, not just renewal time. The billing is simply pro-rated. Also, your current insurance also can come and do an inspection at any time as well. I used to work for an insurance company and we just pulled them at random to do inspections.
You may also want to check with nearby vo-tech and building programs at the high school. I had a shed built by a high school building trades class. They did excellent work, and I only had to pay for the materials (no labor charge).
In Texas, I recently inquired about getting my house painted and windows repaired/replaced. There were options for many different cosmetic or badly needed repairs, paiting, depending on your needs. There is a section about paining homes, roofs replaced, all the way to plumbing repairs, electrical and etc. If you are low income you have to meet certain criteria to receive assistance.
In Fort Worth it goes through the City of Fort Worth and some are called "weatherization". There is another section about living arrangements for seniors.I found assistance information by putting in search "assistance for seniors with repairs, roofing and painting." That brought up several options to read for your own situation. Good luck, oredwine
I'm in need of a new roof. My husband is dead so I don't have help with doing work on my home. I have been trying to do everything a little at a time, but the roof is catching up with me.
It is raining in my house now. Where can I get some help? I'm 71years young and just went back to work.There are a lot of agencies that offer assistance to low income seniors but each one requires that you complete all of their forms/questionnaires to see if you qualify.
I'm only stating this because I have seen how this works and I know that it can be frustrating but that should not keep you from applying to several agencies and you could be lucky and receive help in a shorter period of time.
I have been told that Habitat for Humanity usually works faster than many other agencies and you may also have some local agencies that work fast than national agencies. You should ask someone at your local Family Services center for information on local help agencies.
I would suggest you apply to Habitat for Humanity first.
www.programsforelderly.com/
You can also complete the following application as they will provide a large number of agencies you contact.
www.benefitscheckup.org/
My mom has dementia. I quit my job to take care of her. Her roof is leaking and the ceiling in her home has fallen in. It's raining in her house. We need to find help please.
This site here might be the best bet for you in the fastest time possible. I am not sure how long it will take to get help, but if they see your problem it could be almost immediately. Start with this site here first. www.needhelppayingbills.com/
You can also apply for government grants but they will take a lot longer to get approved. Here is a link to help you apply for a grant. homeguides.sfgate.com/
You can also try Habitat for Humanity for help. They have excellent programs to help out. But again I am not sure how long the screening and application process takes. www.programsforelderly.com/
The last hope is a go fund me project or help from your community like your local church. You might get some help from your local newspaper or TV station. In some cases like this, they can do a feature story about your problem and people will come to help.
Most government programs will take time - forms to complete and wait for an answer to tell you what else they need and on and on until they decide if you qualify and if so, how long a wait before they may be able to help.
There are some programs on this site that may help quicker:
www.needhelppayingbills.com/
Habitat can act quickly if there is an emergency so try calling them and send pictures. This program gives help quickly especially if the person is already on government programs like Medicaid and Food stamps so try them as you will talk with a 'person' immediately.
Are there funds to help me get a new roof. I am 70 year old on a fixed income with no roof insurance. I have lost shingles, may be 25 or more.
My only coverage I have is Choice Home Warranty. They will not help me because I need a new roof. I need help.I'm looking for assistance in repairing a roof. I'm a senior citizen looking for assistance.
I have a friend whose dad is 70 yrs old. He has 3 grandkids that are 12, 8, and 6 years old. His wife is deceased, his daughter is deceased, and he's raising his grandkids. He lives in a double wide trailer and his roof is leaking really badly. He is on disability; he has no help.
He can't find any help. The community center won't help. He's contacted a few places, but they say when they get in the area they can look, but it's been a year. He needs help really badly so what can he do to get help to fix his roof?Is there any help we can get to put a new roof on our house? Are there any loans we can see if we can apply for? Is there anyone to help out senior citizens in this situation? Do they go by what income you have?
Are there any programs that you know of that can help a senior get her roof repaired?
My 92 year old mother will not take a bath due to the fact that she is afraid she will fall, her tub is high. She lives alone and is in fairly good health. Also the floor in her bathroom is falling in around the toilet. Is there anyone that can help her with the repairs? All the kids are on Social Security and live on a fixed income so we cannot have the work done.
Is there any company or organization that offers help to an elderly woman, 80 years old, in Deerfield Beach Florida that has a roof leak that has caused a portion of the ceiling in her living room to drop down. The rain is getting inside.
She is catching the water in large trash cans. Is there any company that anyone can suggest I call that might call for financial assistance to the elderly to get a roof repair or replacement. She has no money to repair it as she lives on Social Security income. My heart breaks for this old lady.
Please offer suggestions.
Housing repairs
Step 1
HUD.org
Step 2
Habitat for Humanity
Step 3
Churches
