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 helps achieve the following
Complete
Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Increasing opportunities for seniors to age in place safely protects a vulnerable group of residents.
Sustainability Considerations
Long housing tenure that can adapt to the changing health needs of seniors helps to preserve housing and neighborhoods.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
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
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 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
Tracking Success
Number of senior residents that can age in place
If overperforming, what should we do?
Find geographic areas with a high percentage of seniors that are in need of home accessibility modifications.
If underperforming, 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.