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Small Home Repair Assistance for 55+ Residents

The City’s Code Enforcement Division will work with the volunteers of the Village of Takoma to underwrite the cost of:

Materials for repairs and accessibility modifications for senior homeowners in Takoma Park
Village membership dues for those for whom that expense is a hardship

The Village of Takoma Park has a team of volunteers who perform repairs and modifications for Village members, with members responsible for the cost of materials.

For more extensive repairs and modifications, the Village of Takoma Park can help hire an outside contractor to perform significant tasks with grant funding covering the materials needed for the project.
Underwriting the cost of construction materials and accessibility aids will remove the barrier of members needing to cover those sometimes costly expenses.
Expanding the reach of this program helps ensure that older residents live in homes that are safe and meet their changing needs.
Because this program requires Village membership, residents who become members primarily for home maintenance assistance also become integrated into the larger network, with access to the social events and educational opportunities that are part of the Village experience.

Volunteers are essential to the success of the Village of Takoma Park. Volunteers must:

Be age 18 and older
Complete a criminal background check and, if interested in driving, a check of driving record
Undergo a two-hour orientation provided in Takoma Park by the Jewish Council for the Aging

Interested in volunteering? Check out the Village of Takoma Park Volunteer FAQ page for more information.

In July 2024, the City of Takoma Park was awarded a $26,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Aging’s “Aging In Place” Grant Program.

With a City contribution, $30,000 will be available to cover materials and supplies.
The maximum amount per project is capped at $1,500

Grant Funding will be available until it runs out or December 31, 2024

Must be a member of the Village of Takoma Park to recieve services.
Eligibility: Must be 55 and older and reside in the City of Takoma Park or zip code 20912.
Become a Member: Call 301-646-2109 to ask about Village of Takoma Park membership