Recommendation CC.18
Recommendation Status: Expand
Provide more financial support to low- and moderate- income senior households to assist with home accessibility modifications.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies (Census tracts or households that are at 80% or below of Area Median Income)
Equity Considerations
Increasing opportunities for seniors to age in place safely protects a vulnerable group of residents.
Long housing tenure that can adapt to the changing health needs of seniors helps to preserve housing and neighborhoods.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Inclusive
Economies
Complete Communities
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
The Housing Partnership (Lemay)
Safe Housing for the Elderly and Disabled
Spanish Lake Community Development Corporation
Safe Housing for the Elderly and Disabled
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County
Rebuilding Together
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Community Development Block Grants
HOME Investment Partnership funds
St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund
Federal Home Loan Bank
Missouri Department of Revenue
Missouri Housing Development Commission
Tracking Implementation
Find geographic areas with a high percentage of seniors that are in need of home accessibility modifications.
Tracking Success
Number of senior residents that can age in place
If overperforming, what should we do?
Create more awareness and work with organizations that have trust with seniors to ensure they will not be taken advantage of.
If underperforming, what should we do?