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City seeks $1.4 million federal grant to modify homes for older adults, aiming to help seniors age in place

3281300 · March 4, 2025
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Summary

Omaha staff presented a planned $1.4 million older‑adult home modification grant that would fund roughly 120 home modifications over three years to help residents age in place; city staff described program details, eligibility and administrative costs.

City planning staff presented a federal older‑adult home modification grant award for $1.4 million that would fund home modification services to help older residents remain in their homes.

Why it matters: The grant aims to reduce risk of falls and support aging in place by funding modifications such as grab bars, accessible showers, ramps and other safety improvements. The program is targeted to households at or under 80 percent of area median income (AMI) and includes occupational‑therapist assessments.

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