Common question

My parent rents. Can they still get help?

Sometimes. The VA home-safety grant (HISA) works for renters with a notarized letter from the owner. Many county repair programs are for owners only.

Checked facts on this

• Escambia County's home repair program is closed except sewer hookupsLocal office, checked Nov 12
• Santa Rosa County's home repair programs both have a waitlistLocal office, checked Nov 12
• Gulf County SHIP (state housing repair) rehab still up to $60,000Money on the table, checked Nov 12
• My Safe Florida Home grants still open at $10,000 maxMoney on the table, checked Nov 12

Programs to look at

• City or county home-repair programYour city or county uses federal housing money to fix up homes of lower-income owners.
• Los Angeles County senior home repair grantA grant of up to $20,000 for lower-income senior homeowners in participating parts of LA County.
• VA home-safety grant (HISA)A VA grant for ramps, wider doors, roll-in showers and similar changes.