Home Repair for the Elderly Program

The Fairfax County Department of Housing & Community Development maintains a home repair program for the elderly and disabled adults. This program is designed to provide minor home repairs to homeowners residing in the property, as well as accessibility modifications for homeowners with disabilities. 

Fairfax County will provide a crew to do up to one week's labor and provide up to $500 in materials to complete necessary repairs and maintenance.  The materials and labor are free of charge to eligible homeowners. 

Types of repair include interior and exterior painting, minor electrical repair and replacement, window and door replacement, minor plumbing repair, screen replacement for windows and doors, gutter and installation of grab bars, railings and other accessibility devices.

Emergency work cannot be provided but expedited responses may be handled under this program for roof repairs, broken hot water heaters (electrical only), electrical shorts or rewiring and plumbing leaks.