Our extensive research into funding has revealed that there is not much public or private money available for home modifications. However, there are some funding organizations, grant funding and sources we've identified and would encourage you to look into these to determine if you, or your loved one may qualify. Also, please be sure to check your local area for non-profit funding, community services, and township and/or city for any organizations that may offer help. If you find that research for funding is overwhelming, ADI can provide research for you for a small fee.

SILCs and Centers for Independant Living (CILs) can provide private funding for home modifications based on area and budgets. Click on the state directory to locate contact information near you.

For funding information for specific disabilities click on resources.

The Social Security Benefit insurance program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are disabled and worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. They do not pay additional money for home modifications, but funds they provide can be used how ever you like.

Medicare does not pay for home modifications. If you are on Medicaid , or qualify, they will pay for home modifications and other medical expenses under the waiver program.

The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is the Federal agency responsible for implementation of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance program. Developmental disabilities (DD) are severe, life-long disabilities attributable to mental and/or physical impairments, manifested before age 22. This program has grant money for people who qualify.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, "VA" for short offers a wide
range of benefits for our Nation's veterans, servicemembers, and their families. Contact the PVA. or Compensation and Pension Benefits
Benefits Information & Assistance For more information about specific
benefits, visit the nearest VA regional office or call TOLL FREE 1-800-827-1000

Veterans Benefits Administration
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420

Many cities with over 50,000 people and counties with over 200,000 people receive Community Development Block Grants from the federal government.  The communities often use these federal dollars to provide grants or loans to low and moderate income people who need to make home repairs and modifications.

United Spinal Association can assist patients with grants for home modifications ($5,000); assistive technology ($500) and vehicle modification ($500). They also provide resources/information for ADA, Advocacy, Wheelchair travel, housing, etc. They encourage patient membership which is free.  Call 1-800-404-2898

University of Southern Caifornia Andrus Gerontology Center, NRCSHHM, identifies funding sources and information on their website in addition to very helpful information that...