How the Las Vegas home-modification program determines who qualifies and how repairs are done

City staff described the program's eligibility thresholds and operational steps when the Senior Citizens Advisory Board discussed the Older Adults Home Modification Program.

"So the program eligibility, so these are some of the, requirements here. So you have to be 62. 62 is the the minimum age, and you must live in the, you must... That must be your primary residence. ...and it must be within the city of Las Vegas jurisdiction," Rosendo Moreno said, summarizing who is eligible. Staff added that total household income must be at or below 80% of area median income (AMI) — roughly $62,000 for a household of one — and that residents may receive assistance only once every three years.

Neighborhood Services said the intake process includes an application (online or in-person site visit), an in-home assessment by an occupational therapist who produces a work scope, and a competitive bidding process among city-registered contractors; after work is completed the OT does a follow-up visit to verify work and provide education on installed equipment.