Who is Eligible
Seniors (65+) who are:
- Living on a low income (income will be verified)**
- Unable to do basic house or yard work
- Without family or community assistance
**Current maximum annual household income levels are eligible under current LICO income rates:
- Single income household up to $22,171 per year
- Two income household up to $27,601 per year
Generally there is a waiting period for all services with the exception of urgent situations to eliminate by-law complaints. The current waiting periods are:
- Basic Yard Work & Snow Removal: Depends on particular city quadrant, 8 - 10 months
- Painting & Minor Repair: 2 - 3 years
- Housecleaning Depends on particular city quadrant, up to 6 months
How to Access Home Maintenance Services
- Call 3-1-1 or use our online form at Contact Us
- No referral necessary
Cost
- House cleaning, yard work and snow removal services: free of charge
- House cleaning clients must provide cleaning products and equipment
- Yard work clients must provide garbage bags
- Labour for painting and repair work: free of charge
- Clients pay wholesale cost of paint, lumber and other supplies
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