Housing & Utilities

Senior Housing Assistance Repair Program (SHARP)

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Learn More About This Program

This program provides you with help to make minor repairs to your home if you are an older adult. Repairs include replacing exterior doors and locks, rebuilding basement steps, making simpe plumbing repairs, and replacing electrical switches, outlets, and fixtures. You can also have minor modifications made to your home to make it more accessible if you have physical disabilities. Depending on your income, you may be asked to pay part of the cost of the repair work.

How do I get help?

To find out how to get help from this program, call the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

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