MassHealth Community First Home Modification
Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs MassHealth Community First Home Modification in its Cambridge, MA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
MassHealth Community First program provides home modifications to help seniors and people with disabilities remain safely at home. Covers ramps, bathroom modifications, lifts, and other accessibility features.
Full cost of accessibility modifications covered up to maximum for eligible recipients
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Cambridge, MA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Up to $10,000 for home accessibility modifications
- For MassHealth recipients receiving long-term services
- Covers ramps, bathroom mods, lifts, grab bars
- Available through Cambridge Elder Services
- Helps avoid or delay nursing home placement
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: (844) 368-5184
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Ongoing through Aging Service Access Points
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for MassHealth Community First Home Modification in Cambridge, MA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $10,000 per modification. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for MassHealth Community First Home Modification in Cambridge?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for MassHealth Community First Home Modification in Cambridge, MA?
Confirm the application route directly with Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (844) 368-5184. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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