Home Adaptation Loan Options (HALO)

Contact Person: Doug Coward

Address: 2400 Rhode Island Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Email Address: dougc@solarenergyloanfund.org

Phone Number: 7724681818

Homepage/Website: https://solarenergyloanfund.org/home-improvement-loans/

Established: 2010

Target Population: disabled homeowners

Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+: 950

No. of Paid Staff: 9

Most Common Modification: home renovations and adaptions

Services Provided:

• Major home modifications (e.g., remodel bathrooms, adjust counter/cabinet heights, ramps, elevator/platform or chair lifts, widen doorways, roll-in showers)

Funding Source(s):

• home improvement loan program

Type of Assessment: yes

Assessor: VESCO

Providers Education/Training: yes

Funding Sources: U.S. CDFI DISABILITY FUND, Faith-Based organizations, banks, and worldwide crowdfunding via KIVA.org

Special Features: SELF has developed special low-interest rate loans (5.5% fixed) to help disabled homeowners make home adaptations.