Safe at Home
The Department of Aging and Community Living Safe at Home Program provides safety adaptations in and around the homes of qualifying seniors and adults with disabilities.

In-home Adaptations
Safe at Home provides in-home preventative adaptations to reduce the risk of falls. Examples include:
 
•    Handrails
•    Grab bars
•    Bathtub cuts
•    Shower seat
•    Furniture risers
•    Chair lift

Who should apply?
District residents, age 60 and over, or adults with disabilities, age 18 and over, who are homeowners or renters of a property used as a primary residence, with an annual household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI)*.

*Additional eligibility requirements apply.  

For more information on how you can apply for the Safe at Home Program, call (202) 724-5626.

*Please note, the Safe at Home Security Camera Program has been moved. To apply for a private security camera system, please visit the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants website or call
(202) 727-5124.