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Program Description

The Home Modifications for Accessible Living Program (HMAL) is designed to provide home modifications for income qualified Bloomington residents facing accessibility challenges at home.

A grant of up to $9,500 is available for owner-occupied homes and up to $3,000 for rental properties. The grant funds can be used for modifications in your home to provide barrier-free housing. Modifications include but are not limited to: Ramp installation, doorway and hallway widening, additional lighting installation, and handle and grip bar installation in bathrooms.

General Program Requirements

  • Applicant's home must be located within Bloomington city limits
  • Applicants must reside at the home for which modifications are requested
  • Applicant's income must be 80% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), adjusted by household size (income limits are subject to change):
Household SizeMaximum Annual Household Gross Income
1$60,700
2$69,400
3$78,050
4$86,700
5$93,650
6$100,600
7$107,550
8$114,450

Applying for the Program

  • Please call HAND at 349-3512 with any questions about the application and process.
  • Due to a high number of applications and limited availability of funding, applications are currently on hold to allow for earlier projects can be completed and to determine funding availability moving forward.