BARRIER REMOVAL PROGRAM
Description
PROVIDES FUNDING FOR BARRIER REMOVAL AND HOUSING MODIFICATIONS FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RENTERS AND HOME OWNERS WITH FAMILY MEMBER(S) EXPERIENCING A MOBILITY IMPAIRMENT OR DISABILITY. CONTRACTORS CAN BE PAID FOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE PERSON(S) WITH A DISABILITY. TENANTS MAY ALSO APPLY FOR REMOVABLE ITEMS SUCH AS TUB LIFTS. UP TO $5,000 CAN BE PAID IN A LIFETIME PER CONSUMER & IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE ALL AT ONCE. RELATIVES LIVING WITH A PERSON EXPERIENCING A DISABILITY AND PAYING RENT MAY APPLY. THE TENANT IS ENCOURAGED TO DONATE THE MOVABLE ITEM BACK TO THE LEAGUE. HOME OWNERS AND RENTERS IN THE CITY OF OMAHA, COUNCIL BLUFFS, & LINCOLN ARE ELIGIBLE.
Contact Information
Address:
LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY 5513 CENTER STREET
Omaha
NE
68106
Hours of Operation:
8:00 TO 5:00 MONDAY-FRIDAY
Website:
www.leagueofhumandignity.com/removing.html
Main Phone:
Phone
402-595-1256
Other Phone(s):
Phone
877-385-1631
Fax
402-595-1410
Main Contact(s):
ROSS POLLPETER
Other Contact(s):
Main Email:
oinfo@leagueofhumandignity.com
Other Email(s):
General Information
Agency ID: 880
List of Provided Services:
Accessibility: Financial Accessibility
Assistive Devices: Financial for Devices, Mobility
Counties Served: Douglas, Sarpy
Written material: BROCHURES
Eligibility: INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE FAMILY MEMBER WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENT; AND THE LANDLORD AGREES TO THE MODIFICATION IF THE FAMILY DOES NOT OWN THE HOME
Ages Served: All Ages
Disabilities Served: Brain Injury/Head Injury, DD (Developmental Disability including ID), OHI - Other Health Impairment, Orthopedic, Visual Disability
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Fees: NO CHRGE
Sliding fee schedule: Yes
How to appeal a decision: CITY OMAHA PLANNING DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT STAFF
Languages with interpreters on staff: Hearing Impaired