Access Modifications

Program Guidelines

Because home is where you want to live.

The Chester County Home Modification Program (CCHMP) is funded by a grant received from the Pennsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development’s Access Grant Program. The program was established to provide assistance to low
and moderate-income residents of Chester County, with permanent disabilities, in making their current residences more
accessible.

The CCHMP allows for a wide range of adaptive modifications which include, but are not limited to, ramps, lifts, door and
hallway widening, kitchen and bathroom modifications, visual doorbells, audio phones and visual phone signalers. Funding for
modifications is in the form of a grant and repayment is not required.

Program Objectives

To serve people of all ages with disabilities requiring accessibility
modifications to their residences.
To promote the health and safety of people with disabilities living in
the community.
To expand living options for persons with disabilities and to prevent
institutionalization.
To increase the ability to function effectively in one’s own home.

Eligibility Requirements

The beneficiary must have a permanent disability, verified by a
physician’s statement or SSDI determination, that limits access to and
use of the dwelling.
The beneficiary must be a homeowner, leaseholder or family member
residing in Chester County.
The total household income of all persons residing in the home may
not exceed 80% of the median income as set by HUD for the
Philadelphia Metropolitan Area.

Income Limits
The maximum gross annual income limit for this program is:

In order to protect the privacy of our clients, an appointment
is required to enter our office. All applications must be
mailed or deposited in the lock box at the front door. There
are no exceptions! To make an appointment, please call the
office at (610) 518-1522.

Restrictions
These funds may not be used to modify units owned or operated by public
housing authorities or a facility licensed by DPW or DOH, for support services,
to correct code violations, for relocation expenses, or for escrowing purposes to
return the unit to its original condition. The program will not fund the cost of an
addition to a home. The applicant must provide all requested documentation to
determine eligibility.