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Gaithersburg Resident Accessibility Services Program (GRASP)

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Gaithersburg Resident Accessibility Services Program (GRASP)

 

The City of Gaithersburg provides 0% deferred loans to qualified residential property owners who wish to add accessibility modifications to their homes. Applications submitted by long-term renters who meet program requirements and have permission from the property owner will also be considered on a case by case basis.

 

Some examples of eligible improvements include but are not limited to:

Providing ramps and no-step entrances to the property

Installing an exterior or interior elevator, lift or stair-glide unit

Widening interior and exterior doorways to a minimum of 32 inches

Installing a walk-in or roll-in shower or tub

Reinforcing bathroom walls

Adding improvements to assist with sensory disabilities

 

To Qualify

Homeowners must work with City staff to obtain all required permits. Homeowners must work with a licensed contractor and must meet the income limits below, adjusted for family size:

 

Household Size   Maximum Income

1        $82,040

2        $93,760

3        $105,480

4        $117,200

5+      $126,576

 

This information was provided by the City of Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Click here for details on how to apply for this program.

 

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Comments (11)

Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

What a great program Roy & I love the acronym. This is a great model for the rest of the country to help those address accessibility issues in their home. Kudos to the City of Gaithersburg.

Feb 11, 2019 01:45 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That sounds like a wonderful program for many who probably need it and can use it.

Feb 11, 2019 04:10 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Roy what an awesome program, here in CA they would make you do it and if you did not than they would penalize you for it;)Endre

Feb 11, 2019 11:25 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Roy.  Thanks for the information about the Gaithersburg Resident Accessibility Services Program.

Feb 12, 2019 06:15 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments and your continued support are very much appreciated.

Feb 12, 2019 08:21 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

What a great program that is for Gaitersburg residents, Roy.  I know the day is fast approaching when I'm going to need a similar type of project to help keep me from pulling the plumbing out of the walls while trying to get out of the bathtub. . .LOL

Feb 12, 2019 01:32 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your feedback and your continued support are very much appreciated.

Feb 18, 2019 05:06 AM