It also provides loans to finance homes and building sites. For low-income homeowners age 62 or older, the program offers grants for home improvement as well as loans, or a combination of the two. Further information on assistance is available from any designated county office. Local Public Housing programs receive federal aid for housing lower-income families. Tenants pay rent according to the same formula used for Section 8 housing.
Public housing includes the elderly.
The AAA will also be able to provide referrals for home improvement and weatherization programs. Pet Ownership - Residents of federally assisted rental housing designed specifically for the elderly are allowed to keep pets, subject to certain regulations, and may not be discriminated against because of pet ownership. Residents who refuse to comply with the rules and regulations and properly care for the animals may be denied these rights. Applications are accepted beginning on November 1 and ending on February 28 for both heating and cooling assistance costs. Payments vary according to an applicant's income, household size, fuel type, and heating region.