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 |
