Senior Housing Programs

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Sr. Home Repair Program

Morris Habitat for Humanity is offering Seniors of Morris County, NJ a special home repair program that makes accessibility and energy efficiency improvements to enable senior citizens to move around safely inside their homes and complete the routines of daily living. By doing this, the program hopes to help Morris County senior citizens continue to live in their own homes longer and maintain their independence.

The Home Repair Program’s Critical Home Repair component offers major and minor home repairs and improvements necessary for restoring and maintaining safe and healthy living conditions, weatherization purposes and maintaining home values. Volunteer teams work under the direction of Habitat staff and volunteer supervisors to complete the repairs. Morris Habitat for Humanity has completed 100 home repairs since its inception in 1985. The Home Repair program accepts home repair projects that do not exceed $10,000 and should be targeted to one specific repair per application.

Getting started: 4 easy steps!

  1. Potential applicants should read the requirements for Home Repair
  2. Fill out the intake form or email home.repair@morrishabitat.org for an application.
  3. Once the application is received and reviewed, the Home Repair Program Coordinator will inspect the home to assess the project requirements and cost, which are added to the application.
  4. The applicant’s information and the project requirements and cost will be evaluated for qualification for the Critical Home Repair program. A status letter will be sent to the applicant within 30 days.
  5. Once funding is secured for eligible projects, a contract will be signed and work will be scheduled.
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Aging in Place Program

The Home Repair Program’s Aging in Place component offers a special “Home Support for Seniors” program that makes accessibility and energy efficiency improvements for Morris County households with a member aged 62 and over. Volunteer teams work under the direction of Habitat 

staff and volunteer supervisors to make changes that will enable seniors to move around safely inside their homes and complete the routines of daily living. By doing this, the program will help senior residents continue to live in their own homes longer and maintain their independence. The program began in October 2016 with a Capacity Building grant from Habitat for Humanity International.

Getting started: 4 easy steps!

  1. Potential applicants should read the requirements for Aging in Place.
  2. Fill out the intake form or email home.repair@morrishabitat.org for an application.
  3. Once the application is received and reviewed, The Home Repair Program Coordinator will inspect the home to assess the project requirements and cost, which are added to the application.
  4. The applicant’s information and the project requirements and cost will be evaluated for qualification for the Aging in Place program. A status letter will be sent to the applicant within 30 days.
  5. Once funding is secured for eligible projects, a contract will be signed and work will be scheduled.

Application Submittal

If you feel like you are you or a neighbor are eligible, an application can be mailed or emailed to the Homeowner. To get an application, email the office or call  973-891-1934.