HARP
Change your home to suit your life!
HARP (Home Accessibility Rehabilitation Program) is a free program designed to assist people with renovating their homes to make them more accessible to those with disabilities and to older adults with or without a demonstrated disability. While there are income limits to the program, older adults and disabled individuals of any age can qualify. Work will be performed by local non-profit groups Habitat for Humanity or Rebuilding Together.
Who Should Apply
- Be a current resident of Montgomery County
- Home must be owner occupied for at least one year
- At least one permanent occupant of the home must be either 1) aged 65 years old or above, or 2) disabled at any age
- Household income must be at 80% or below Area Median Income though priority will be provided to households earning 50% of AMI or below( see chart)
- Be current on the mortgage
- Have a current homeowner's insurance policy
What Does HARP Cover?
It covers home repairs and in-home accommodations such as
- Entrance Upgrades -Entrance Ramps, no step entrances, wider doorways, hand railings
- Stairlifts or ceiling lifts
- Bathrooms - walk in or roll in showers, grab bars, tub cuts, comfort height toilets
- Wheelchair accommodations for the kitchen (lower cabinets and work surfaces, accessible appliances)
- Door handles
- Smart Lighting or other controls which are accessible
How To Apply
Both were chosen to operate this program based on their qualifications and dedication to improving the quality of housing in Montgomery County.
Please reach out to either entity of your choosing.
Rebuilding Together Montgomery County
18225-A Flower Hill Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(301) 947-9400
[email protected]
301-990-0014 x 19
What Happens After Your Apply?
The non-profit you selected will review your application and you will be notified by phone or email. Then, they will visit your home to evaluate what repairs would best suit your needs. Once the scope of the work is determined, they will get to work!