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Services are free for all qualified participants.
Types of Services provided:
Disability Upgrades for the Home
- Wheelchair ramps
- Staircase handrails
- Grab bars
Light Plumbing
- Unclog drains
- Fix leaky faucets,
- Replace/repair faucets, showerheads and water heaters
Minor Repairs
- Fence evaluations
- Minor repair on HVAC (based on evaluation)
- Repair/replace broken windows and screens
- Repair/replace locks
- Rodent proofing
- Trash removal
Services NOT provided:
- Full fence replacement
- Gardening / landscaping
- General Upkeep
- Hazardous Materials removal - such as asbestos
- HVAC replacement
- Major roof repairs
- Painting - interior or exterior of homes
- Paving and concrete work
Service Priorities:
Service requests are handled in the order received, however priority is given to disability modifications, and safety and security issues.
Scheduling of Service:
Upon approval of the application, HIP Staff will contact the applicant to schedule an assessment of the request and an estimated service date.
