1. Driving Community Home November 28, 2017
TSLCA Summit
Driving Community Home
November 28, 2017

2. Maine Maine’s aging population High rate of homeownership
The oldest state – median age
High rate of homeownership
79% of Maine’s senior households are homeowners
Desire to age at home
97% of Maine seniors live independently
Housing Market
Home buying in Maine remains affordable – for now
Renting remains unaffordable – more supply is needed
Affordability varies throughout the state

3. MaineHousing’s Response
Continuum of MaineHousing’s services
MaineHousing has traditionally allocated its resources to multifamily housing development
Expanding our program offerings to senior homeowners
Opportunity to link housing with improved health outcomes

4. MaineHousing Initiatives
Home Modification – Comfortably Home
Home Repair and Weatherization
AccessAble Home
Home Energy Assistance Program
Senior Housing – location, accessibility, telehealth

5. Comfortably Home
Based on Best Practice: Capable Program, Baltimore, MD
Adapted and tested by a local Public Housing Authority: Bath Housing Authority
Funded by John T. Gorman Foundation

6. Elements of Success
Partnerships with communities; local public housing authorities
Leverage existing community resources
Measure outcomes

7. Initial Data Through September 5, 2017 Total Initial Home Assessment
Total
Initial Home Assessment 78
Work Completed 60
Average Age 71
$0 - $19,999 45
$20,000 - $39,999 40
$40,000 - $59,999 11
Total Hours
384.9
Hours per Project
6.4
Total Materials Cost
$23,981.21
Average Materials Cost
$399.69

8. Early Outcomes 6 Months Before 6 Months After Have you had a fall?
YES:
NO:
Unknown:
29 (39%)
45 (61%)
3 (13%)
16 (70%)
4 (17%)
Have you been hospitalized?
25 (33%)
51 (67%)
2 (9%)
18 (78%)
Calls to 911 for Medical, Fire, or other Emergencies
Medical:
Fire:
None:
15 (21%)
3 (4%)
54 (75%)
1 (4%)
19 (83%)
Self Reported
Pre and Post

9. Income tax credit for individuals earning $55,000 or less
Accessibility improvements for a person who lives in the home
Work billed in 2017
Credit on 2017 tax return due April 17, 2018
Eligible work includes grab bars, access ramps, widening doorways, accessible tubs and showers, reduced tripping hazards
MaineHousing.org/AccessAbleHome

10. Emerging Opportunities
Maine Council on Aging, Maine Aging Initiative
Generate commitment to work on models that meet both the immediate and long-term housing needs of older adults in Maine
Accessory Dwelling Units
Universal Design
Housing with support services options
New models of affordable senior housing