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SREC has been awarded limited funding under the Homeowner Assistance Fund. Funding for the Senior Access Program has not yet been released for 2026.

Safe & Sound Se Alaska: Homeowner Assistance Funding and Senior Access Funding.

JEDC is proud to offer Safe & Sound SE Alaska, a program that helps Southeast Alaska residents stay safe, healthy, and independent in their homes.

Through two funding programs—the Senior Access Program (SAP) and the Housing Assistance Fund (HAF)—eligible households may receive help paying for home accessibility improvements or critical home repairs. The HAF eligible homes also qualify for Homeowner Payment Assistance associated with long term covid-19 pandemic hardships.

The JEDC Senior Access Program and Homeowner Assistance Fund will serve the communities of Southeast Alaska: Yakutat, Skagway, Haines, Gustavus, Juneau, Sitka, Angoon, Hoonah, Pelican, Wrangell, Petersburg, Ketchikan, Metlakatla, POW, and Hyder. For home repairs, community contractors will provide bids for work to be completed in the region. Each approved participant will complete an intake application and income verification process to determine eligibility for program. Initial approval will support an home assessment to determine the proper scope of practice needed to support the applicant request.

Senior Access Program (SAP)

Who it’s for:
• Seniors 55 years or older
• Homeowners and renters
• Home as a primary residence
• Must meet income guidelines <100%AMI

What SAP Helps With: SAP pays (up to $30,000) for home modi-fications that improve accessibility and safety, such as:
• Wheelchair ramps
• Grab bars and handrails
• Walk-in or roll-in showers
• Stair or chair lifts
• Wider doorways
• Raised or ADA style toilets
• Improved lighting for visibility

SAP focuses on mobility, balance, and daily safety. SAP does not cover general home repairs or maintenance.

Housing Assistance Fund (HAF) Homeowner Repair
Who it’s for:
• Income eligible homeowners
• <150% AMI
• Must live in the home as a primary residence

What HAF Helps With: HAF pays (up to $50,000) for critical health and safety repairs, such as:
• Roof, plumbing, or electrical repairs
• Structural or weather related issues
• Mold, moisture, or ventilation prob-lems
• Safety related bathroom or accessi-bility changes

Accessibility work is allowed when it is needed for health or safety. HAF does not pay for cosmetic upgrades or luxury improvements.

Homeowner Applications

Application process for the Homeowner Assistance Fund and the Senior Access Program for Se Alaska. Funding is limited.

Contractor Corner

Interested in providing home modification services in Se Alaska? Program is accepting contractor applications in advance to expedite the bidding process. The application is required for each project bid.