Working to improve the quality of life in Rogers Park since 1952
Rogers Park Community Council’s
Home Repairs for Accessible and Independent Living (HRAIL) Program
Sponsored by City of Chicago Department of Community Development
The H-RAIL program provides FREE Safety, Security and Accessibility home improvements that enable Senior Citizens to remain in their homes.
In these times of high-energy costs – it is cost-effective
to replace doors and storm doors which leak air and water, or repair with
weather-stripping and caulking.
HRAIL can do it.
This is the time to install grab bars in the tub, handrails
on the stairs, non-slip kitchen and bathroom floors, or install new
locks.
HRAIL will do it.
What program can install raised toilets, vanity, tub
surround, hand-held showerhead, accessible faucets in the bathroom ,bath chairs
or transfer bench?
HRAIL can do it.
Kitchen base, wall and sink cabinetry can be replaced
(accessible height if needed) and broken walls and ceilings can be repaired.
Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers are provided.
HRAIL will do it.
These are only a few of the improvements the RPCC HRAIL
Program can provide for income-qualified person over 60 years old. This
program is intended to resolve issues of safety, security and/or accessibility by
planning and implementing needed changes in your home - be it a house, condo,
or coop or rental in a building of 1 to 4 units.
Applicants must live in the following Wards: 40th, 48th,
49th, or 50th to receive services from the RPCC.
To be eligible for this program your total income must
not exceed $42,200 for one person, $48,250 for two people, $54,350 for three,
$60,300,500 for four, and $65,100 for five. If you have more people, call
Carol Goldman for more income information,
RPCC HRAIL is presently compiling the list of people who
need minor repairs or minor weatherization in their homes.
Now is the time to look around your
home or apartment and determine what improvements are needed. An on-site
visit will be made to help determine what is available under the HRAIL program.
All work will be done by a contractor – certified, licensed
and bonded by the City of Chicago.