How to Apply for Miami-Dade Older Adult Home Modification Help
Ask the county to screen the home, resident, and requested repair before paying a contractor or assuming Medicare will cover it.
Start here
Call Community Action and Human Services at 786-469-4600 and ask about older-adult home modification and weatherization programs. Describe the exact safety barrier and whether the resident owns or rents.
Ask for home modification or weatherization screening
See county home-improvement helpWhat to have ready
- Proof of Miami-Dade address and whether the home is owned or rented
- Age and disability information requested by the program
- Household income documents if required
- Photos or a written description of the unsafe condition
- Landlord permission if the resident rents
Words you can use
“I need screening for a home modification because [steps, bathroom, doorway, roof, or other condition] is unsafe for an older or disabled resident. Which county program covers this type of work, and should I avoid starting repairs before approval?”
Steps in order
- 1
Ask whether the requested change is repair, accessibility modification, weatherization, or disaster mitigation.
- 2
Do not start work until the program explains whether preapproval is required.
- 3
Confirm inspections, ownership rules, contractor selection, and any lien or repayment terms.
- 4
Ask for the decision and missing-document list in writing.
If the first answer is no or wait
Call CIL South Florida at 305-751-8025 for independent-living and assistive-technology options when the county program cannot cover the request.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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