Kalamazoo Area Agency on Aging Chore Services
Region 8 Area Agency on Aging
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Kalamazoo Area Agency on Aging Chore Services in its Portage, MI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Provides minor home repairs, yard work, and snow removal services for seniors age 60+ in Kalamazoo County. Services offered on sliding scale based on income, with priority for low-income seniors. Helps seniors age safely in place.
Cost varies by service and income; many low-income seniors receive free services
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Portage, MI, 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
- Minor repairs and maintenance for seniors 60+
- Includes yard work, snow removal, small repairs
- Sliding fee scale based on income
- Priority for low-income Kalamazoo County seniors
- Helps seniors remain safely in their homes
How to Apply
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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.
- 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: Services available year-round, call to schedule
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Kalamazoo Area Agency on Aging Chore Services in Portage?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. 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 Kalamazoo Area Agency on Aging Chore Services in Portage, MI?
Confirm the application route directly with Region 8 Area Agency on Aging; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (269) 382-0515. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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