Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS)
Last updated: December 21, 2022
The waiting list for the SARFS Program is closed as of December 21, 2022. Individual SARFS Delegate Agencies do not maintain their own waiting list for SARFS; however, they may work on other programs. DOH may reopen the waiting list for 2024.
The Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors (SARFS) program provides safety, security and accessibility improvements that help seniors remain in their homes. Repair services are limited to minor improvements that may include, but are not limited to:
- Grab bars
- Lever faucets
- Door repairs
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Smoke detectors
SARFS serves Chicago seniors at least 60 years of age who earn no more than 80 percent of the area medium income (AMI). Qualified recipients may be owners or renters residing in a one- to four-unit building (a renter must have permission from the landlord and the landlord needs to certify that he or she will not increase the rent as a direct result of SARFS improvements).
Delegate agencies, under contract with the Department of Housing (DOH) are available to assist seniors with the following:
- Application process
- Make on-site assessments to determine service needs
- Provide limited home improvements at no cost to the applicant
Residents must provide proof of age, income, and ownership, or owner/agent approval at time of application.
Area Median Income Limits 2023 |
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Family Size |
80% Median Income* |
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1 |
$61,800 |
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2 |
$70,600 |
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3 |
$79,450 |
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4 |
$88,250 |
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5 |
$95,350 |
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*Income limits are for the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL HUD Metro FMR Area. |
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SARFS Delegate Agencies |
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SARFS agencies are authorized by DOH to provide enabling devices and limited home improvements at no cost to income-qualified seniors throughout Chicago. For all initial inquiries, please call 312.744.3653. If you have already been contacted by a delegate agency for application intake, please call that agency directly for further assistance and updates. |
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Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council James Gonska 872.281.7832 |
Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) Ana Velez 773.276.5338 |
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Chinese American Service League, Inc. Bihua Huang 312.791.0418 ext. 2107 |
North Branch Works/LEED Council Misty LeBlanc 773.929.5552 ext. 235 |
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Bickerdike Redevelopment Corp. Dean Rennie 773.278.5669 |
Near West Side Community Dev. Corp. Eric Wright 312.738.2280 |
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Greater Auburn Gresham Dev. Corp. Linda Johnson 773.483.3696 |
Neighborhood Housing Services Gloria Moore 773.329.4123 |
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1419 W. Carroll Ave. Michael Laz 773.921.3200 |
Northside Community Resources Violeta Espinoza 773.338.7722 ext.21 |
SARFS Ramp and Lift Program |
| The SARFS Ramp and Lift Program is not taking additional clients for 2023 or adding people to the waiting list. |
Lift Installation ProviderMayor’s Office for People with Disabilities 312.743.5767 |