Chores Program

• To apply, please direct your inquiries to one of the following agencies:
• • LifeCare Alliance

1699 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223
614-437-2879 | www.lifecarealliance.org

1150 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
614-238-8132 | Contact Jim Trickett: jtrickett@cchouse.org | www.cchouse.org

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.

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 INFO

HOUSING DIVISION
Office : 614-645-9614
Email:  MJKuzelka@columbus.gov

INTAKE LINE
Office : 614-645-8526 
Email:  Home_Safe_And_Sound  

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