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5.  Housing

A.  Housing options

  • Subsidized housing facilities
  • Zoning allows for accessory apartments
  • Most housing is accessible or visitable and accommodates the needs of aging adults
  • Housing codes that meet the needs of an aging community
  • Assisted living options available and affordable

B.  Home modification and repair services

  • Skilled, reasonably priced home modification services available to residents
  • Home maintenance and repair assistance available

C.  Public services

  • Service modification for older adults (snow shoveling, backyard trash collection)
  • Impact on local property taxes of high percentage of fixed income citizens addressed

 

Common Challenges

Action Steps

Affordable housing options are limited[1]

Institute property tax relief programs for older homeowners

Home and building design is tailored to a narrow range of physical abilities

· Institute home modification and repair programs

· Encourage universal design and visitability in new housing construction

Housing and services are not coordinated

Build partnerships between housing and service provide

 


[1] The proportion of households headed by seniors paying over 30 % of their annual income on housing is one measure of accessibility. In many Adirondack communities, housing consumes 28 to 31% of total income in all age groups. Residents report that availability of affordable duplexes, apartments and subsidized housing is limited.[1]