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HOME REPAIR FOR ACCESSIBLE AND INDEPENDENT LIVING (HRAIL) PROGRAM
Services: Services are provided by the Near West Side CDC contracted by the City of Chicago Department of Housing, and can include the following repairs:
- weather-stripping, caulking of doors and windows
- repair or replacement of doors, windows
- installation of storm doors and storm windows
- floor, wall and ceiling repair
- installation of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers
- installation in the bathroom of grab bars, vanity, tub surround, accessible raised toilet and hand-held showerhead
- installation of accessible faucet handles
- make available shower bench for bathtub
- installation or repair of handrails (interior or exterior)
- construction of a wheelchair accessible ramp, widening of doors (not all agencies)
- repair of (interior or exterior) steps
- replace kitchen base wall and sink cabinetry (accessible height if needed)
On-site inspections will be done to determine services needed.
Applicants shall be at least 60 years of age. Qualified recipients can be a homeowner or renter who obtains the landlord's permission. The building must be 1 to 4 units to be eligible for repairs through the HRAIL Program.
When a renter makes an application, the landlord shall certify that he or she is the owner where the applicant resides, and give permission for repairs to be done under the HRAIL Program, and will not increase the rent as a result of HRAIL improvements.
Important Information: Program provides enabling devices and limited home improvement at no cost to the homeowner or tenant for senior citizens throughout Chicago. The HRAIL program is free.
Contact Information: p (312) 738-2280, f (312) 738-2308
Wilma E. Ward, Administrative Program Coordinator