Chores Program

Contact Information for LifeCare Alliance

Phone: 614-278-3130

home@lifecarealliance.org

info@lifecarealliance.org

LifeCare Alliance Referral Page

City Contact Information

Stacey James, Management Analyst II
Phone: 614-645-0655
Email: SIJames@columbus.gov

Program Guidelines

The Chores Program assists seniors and disabled persons with minor repairs to their homes. These repairs must be for the safety or health of the senior or disabled person. Applicant and property criteria for participation in this program are outlined below.

Eligibility

Persons applying for Chores services must be: 60 years of age or older or physically disabled age 55 or older; with income at 80% or less or HUD area median income (AMI) as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines; the homeowner; and a resident of the City of Columbus.You must have owned and occupied the home for a minimum of one year prior to apply for funds. The home repair must be $1,000 or less including supplies and labor.

HUD Income Guidelines Columbus, OH MSA

HOME/CDBG Limits Effective June 1, 2025

NOTE: Total yearly household income includes the income of all adults 18 years of age and older living in the home; Family size includes all persons living in the home.

Eligible Activity  Minor home repair and maintenance work for seniors and/or physically disabled persons requesting assistance. The home repair must be $1,000 or less including supplies and labor, and must be for the safety or health of the senior or disabled person.

Housing Contact Information

Housing Division
Office: 614-645-9614
Email: MJKuzelka@columbus.gov

Intake Line
Office: 614-645-8526
Email: Home_Safe_And_Sound@columbus.gov

Franklin County Auditor
Franklin County Recorder's Office
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Homeport Downpayment Assistance