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Aging in Place on a Budget: Georgia's Got Your Back!

Want to age comfortably in your own home, but worried about the cost? Relax, Georgia residents! There are golden opportunities to help finance your aging-in-place (AIP) dreams.

For low-income households:

  • USDA Rural Development: Grants and loans for essential repairs and AIP mods, up to $50,000.

  • Georgia Home Improvement Program: Grants and loans for repairs, including AIP mods, for qualifying homeowners.

  • Weatherization Assistance Program: Help making your home more energy-efficient, also improving comfort and safety.

Medicaid Waiver Programs:

  • CHOICE & Elderly & Disabled Waiver: In-home and community-based services, potentially including AIP modifications.

Don't let finances stop you FROM LOOKING FOR SOLUTIONS.

Tax Breaks:

  • Home Accessibility Credit: Up to $5,000 for qualifying AIP mods.

  • Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: Tax breaks for overlapping energy-efficient and AIP mods.

Need More Info?

  • Georgia Division of Aging Services: Resources and info on financial assistance for AIP.

  • Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs): Local help with programs and services, including AIP financial aid.

  • National Aging in Place Council: Wealth of information and resources on AIP, including financial assistance.

Remember:

  • Check eligibility and application details with each program.

  • Consider combining programs for maximum assistance.

Don't let finances stop you! Explore these options, seek guidance, and age comfortably in your own home.