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  Funding Opportunity Details
 15261-FY20 Rental Unit Accessibility Modification Grant
 
  Rental Unit Accessibility Modification
  Application Deadline: 05/31/2020 11:59 PM
 
 
Award Amount Range: $0.00 - $6,400.00
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Program Officer: Carolyn Coleman
Phone: 804-343-5749 x
Email: carolyn.coleman@virginiahousing.com
 
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Description
 
 

Program Description

VHDA’s Rental Unit Accessibility Modification Grant Program makes funding available to assist with modifications to rental units to make them accessible for a specific tenant. The modifications made to the rental unit must relate to the tenants' ability to function on a daily basis. These funds are available to persons earning 80% or less of the area median income, based on HUD Guidelines.

Applications will be accepted from Agents on behalf of the tenant. Approved Agents include but are not limited to Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Local Housing Authorities. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis.

All communications for the work to be completed will be between the Agent, Contractor, Applicant, and Landlord. VHDA’s Grant Programs Administrator does not intercede in this communication process. The Agent should be the only point of contact between the program participants and VHDA.

 

The unit requiring modifications must be the primary principal residence of the individual with a disability.

•Typical modifications include, but are not limited to:

• Installation of ramps and chairlifts

• Widening of doorways and sidewalks

• Remote entry devices

• Alterations to bathrooms (tub cuts, grab bars, toilets, faucets, etc.) and kitchens

 

Applicants with modifications exceeding the maximum grant amount will need to find additional sources of funds to supplement the project cost (e.g. funds from local civic organizations, personal or family funds, or other government-funded programs).

 

Eligibility Guidelines

The basic grant provides funds on a first come/first served basis, for a maximum of $6,000.00. Funds can be used for any renovations that are needed to make the unit accessible for a person who is disabled. The funds do not pay for the cost of items that are required to be provided by the landlord.

Agents are eligible for an administrative stipend of $400. Visit www.vhda.com for a list of active approved agents.

 

Restrictions

• Applicants are limited to one grant every five years unless the applicant moves to a new location which requires modification or if the modification was damaged due to natural causes (weather).

• Applicants paying rent to a family member that owns and resides in the residence are not eligible.

 

Freedom of Information Act

VHDA is subject to, and will at all times comply with, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). VHDA will not disclose the personal financial information of the Applicant which is protected by law, but under the current version of FOIA, the rest of the file for this grant is entirely subject to disclosure.

 

Conflict of Interest

By submitting this application for a grant, the Applicant certifies to VHDA that he or she (1) does not have any ownership interest in the contractor(s) bidding on the job, (2) has not received anything, and has not received the promise of anything, from the contractor(s) bidding on the job that the Applicant has not already paid for in full, (3) does not have any personal or family relationship with the contractor(s) bidding on the job, and (4) has not given anything of value to any employee or agent of VHDA at anytime prior to this application.

 

 
 
 
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