Residential Emergency Services to Offer (HOME) Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) Program

How it works

Rockland County’s RESTORE program helps senior citizen homeowners age 60 and over pay for emergency repairs that address hazards threatening health, safety, or the livability of the home. The county says the repairs must be emergent in nature and meant to eliminate hazardous conditions.

What the money covers

The official page says the program can cover a wide variety of emergency repairs. Examples listed include:

• structural repairs such as foundation, floors, doorways, and decks used for entry or egress;
• roof, roof vent, and gutter stabilization, repair, or replacement;
• broken, inoperable, or unsecured windows and exterior doors;
• deteriorated interior or exterior stairs and means of egress;
• accessibility modifications;
• failed HVAC systems and chimneys;
• plumbing repairs, including potable water, hot water, and sewage/septic issues;
• radon mitigation systems;
• mold remediation;
• electrical repairs or upgrades that remove hazards.

The county also says the list is not complete.

Amounts and matching

The official page does not state a fixed dollar cap or match requirement.

How to apply

The page links to an application, brochure, and declaration of no income. It also says homeowners can contact the county Office of Community Development for questions.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state a deadline or whether funds are first-come, first-served. It describes the program as available to eligible applicants.