Assistance Guidelines

Guidelines for Assistance

  • 60 years of age or older
  • Resident of Denton County
  • Owns their own home (not renting; does not own any other properties). The home must appear in the applicant’s name on the Denton County tax rolls.
  • Repairs must fall in “NEED” rather than “WANT” category. In other words, “needed” repairs are those that are essential to provide a safe living environment, whereas “wants” are repairs that are desired more in terms of niceties.  
  • Proof of income must accompany application
    • Statement of Social Security Retirement Benefits, if applicable
    • Statement of Disability/SSI Benefits, if applicable
    • Copy of previous year’s IRS tax return, if applicable
    • Copy of previous six months’ bank statements for all accounts
    • Copy of paycheck stubs for previous six months, if applicable
    • Income verification is required for applicant and all household members.
  • Household income does not exceed amounts listed below.

No. of Household Members

Total Income

Annual

Monthly

Weekly

1

$23,328

$1,944

$449

2

$31,552

$2,629

$607

3

$39,776

$3,315

$765

4

$48,000

$4,000

$923

5

$56,224

$4,685

$1,081

6

$64,448

$5,371

$1,239

7

$72,672

$6,056

$1,398

8

$80,800

$6,733

$1,554

For each additional family member, add

+$8,224

+$685

+$158

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