Choosing Home
housing & home improvment services
This program provides financial support to older adults age 60 and older who are facing urgent housing challenges, helping cover critical home repairs and improvements. By addressing these immediate needs, the program empowers older adults to remain safe, stable, and independent in the homes they know and love, rather than being forced into long-term care. This program ends September 30, 2026 or when funds are exhausted.*
Eligibility:
- Must live in Durham County
- Must be 60 years or older
- Preferences to those that identify as any of the following:
– Unhoused individuals
– Facing housing insecurity
– Receiving block grant services
– DSS referrals
– Low-Income Individuals
– Disabled
– Living Alone
– Need Assistance with ADLs
– Receiving block grant services
– DSS referrals
– Low-Income Individuals
– Disabled
– Living Alone
– Need Assistance with ADLs
Services
Security Enhancements
- Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and more.
Targeted Treatments
- Mold and common pest control treatment (termites, bed bugs, rodents)
House Furnishings & Appliances
- Repair, replace, or purchase select items at staff’s discretion (appliances and furnishings)
Financial Assistance
- Deposits (rental or security)
- Emotional Support Pet Deposits
- Utility Arrears & Reconnection Fees
- Property Taxes & Hotel/Motel Fees
*Disclaimer: Funds are limited. Services are offered on a first come, first served basis while resources last. Services that are approved are based on staff discretion and availability.
To learn more or request services, please contact:
DCSL Support Services Specialist:
(919) 688-8247 ext. 141 | zpowell-jones@dcslnc.org
