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Seniors Housing

Find out about resources and services to assist seniors to remain in their homes, to other supportive housing options for seniors.

Seniors Housing Services includes:

Innovative universal design housing ideas to help seniors stay in their homes
Community resources to aging in place
Financial assistance for accessibility home modifications
Financial programs for home improvements for lower income senior homeowners
Supportive housing options for seniors
Affordable housing options for lower income seniors

Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE)

SAGE provides housing information and assistance to seniors seeking housing. Services include:

Housing information and referrals
Support in making the transition from one lifestyle to another
Seniors Housing Guide, a listing of subsidized and non-subsidized housing in the Edmonton area

Visit SAGE's website for more information.

Seniors Accessible Housing Report

The following report and resources provide information on lifelong accessible housing for all.

Making Our Houses Lifelong Homes - Accessible Housing for Seniors

Accessible Home Renovation Ideas and Resources

Home for Life Wiki

Livable Housing Design Guidelines

The Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)

Residential Access Modifiction Program (RAMP) is a program available to eligible wheelchair users to modify their home to be more wheelchair accessible. Applicants can apply for a RAMP grant for up to $5,000.
Phone: 1-800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) for more information.

Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)

The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) for homeowners provides funding to low-income persons who own and occupy substandard housing so that they can repair the housing to ensure that it meets the minimum federal health and safety standards.

At this point in time, the City of Edmonton will not accept further applications for RRAP funding due to the size of our waiting list. Please check back in 2012.

Visit the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation website for more information.

Seniors Homeowner Grant Program

Seniors Homeowner Grant Program is a grant for low-income seniors administered by Province, paid by City.

Education Property Tax Assistance

The Education Property Tax Assistance Program reimburses senior homeowners for the increase in the education tax portion of their property taxes. You only need to apply once. In general, rebate cheques are mailed in the summer after the property tax notices have been issued.

Greater Edmonton Foundation (GEF) Supportive Living for Seniors

The Greater Edmonton Foundation owns and manages affordable accommodations for low to moderate income seniors age 65 years and older. Services include:

Independent Living Apartments & Duplexes

Clean, bright, well maintained buildings
Some buildings located next to supportive living lodges
Staff on site

Supportive Living Lodges

Social and recreation activities
Housekeeping and linen service
Delicious meals and snacks
Staff on site 24/7

Visit the Greater Edmonton Foundation website or phone: 780-482-6561 for more information.

For more information:

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