Accessibility Modifications Program
- Applicants in title to the property (listed on deed) must occupy the home as their primary residence, or will occupy the home as their primary residence once accessibility modifications are made through the Accessibility Modifications Program
- The home must be located within the City limits
- Applicants must have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income
- Applicants must have current homeowner's insurance
- Applicants must be up up-to-date on mortgage payments
- Applicants must own a single-family dwelling or condominium
- Applicants must not be involved in a pending bankruptcy or have liens placed against their home
- Applicant's household must have a member, of any age, with a permanent disability that currently receives Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits or reasonably equivalent state or federally fudned permanent disability benefits.
- Further qualification information is included in the program guidelines:
Accessibility Modifications Program Guide
Required Documentation 
How to Apply (access to portal will be available once the program is opened)
Residents are encouraged to apply through the online Neighborly portal. The online application process allows residents to submit their application from the comfort of their homes and is the quickest way to apply for the program. To apply online, select the "Apply Here" button below. When you access the Portal for the first time, you’ll need to Register your account by clicking on the Register link. Learn more about registering for the Neighborly Portal with the Neighborly Participant User Guide found here.
Our application platform works best on Google Chrome. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.
You can download Chrome by following the instructions linked here. | You can download the Neighborly Participant User Guide here.
Residents who do not have access to the online application portal and would prefer a paper application may call 260-427-8585. They will be asked a series of brief questions and then will be asked to leave their contact information on a voicemail system. A representative from the Office of Housing & Neighborhood Services will call them back in the order the calls are received to determine their eligibility.
Residents in need of language assistance should contact Language Services Network at 260-426-6764.
All applicants should be aware that there is potential for delays in the construction process due to labor and supply chain shortages.
Funding for this program comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is limited. Applications will be reviewed on a first-completed, first-processed basis. Program participation is determined on a first-qualified, first-served basis and is not guaranteed.