Finding a safe, affordable, and accessible place to live is one of the biggest challenges for people with disabilities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. live with a disability, yet fewer than 5% of homes are accessible to individuals with mobility limitations. Disability Partnerships is committed to changing that.

This page provides practical resources, tools, and grants to help people with disabilities, caregivers, and families find and modify housing that supports independence, safety, and quality of life.

🏡 National Housing Resources for People with Disabilities

1. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

  • HUD Section 811 Supportive Housing Program – provides affordable rental housing for very low-income adults with disabilities.
    👉 HUD Section 811 Info

  • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) – offers rent subsidies for eligible low-income households, including individuals with disabilities.
    👉 Find your local public housing agency

2. Centers for Independent Living (CILs)

CILs provide peer support, housing referrals, home modification guidance, and advocacy services.
👉 Find a Center for Independent Living near you

3. National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

Offers legal advocacy for people facing housing discrimination and accessibility barriers.
👉 Visit NDRN.org

4. Habitat for Humanity – Home Repair and Accessibility Programs

Provides accessible home modifications and affordable housing builds for qualified applicants.
👉 Habitat Home Repair Programs

5. Rebuilding Together

Offers free critical home repairs, accessibility modifications, and safety upgrades for low-income homeowners.
👉 Rebuilding Together Locations

6. USDA Rural Development

Supports people with disabilities living in rural areas through housing repair grants and loans.
👉 USDA Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants

7. Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST

A HUD initiative offering training, design resources, and support for housing accessibility compliance.
👉 Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST

🛠️ Home Modification & Equipment Support

Disability Partnerships Adaptive Equipment Grant (2025)

Provides micro-grants for essential adaptive items like ramps, grab bars, shower chairs, handrails, and smart-home safety devices.
👉 Apply for the 2025 Adaptive Equipment Grant

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification

Offers toolkits, funding resources, and home safety guides for people with mobility, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
👉 Visit USC Home Mods Center

Eldercare Locator

Connects older adults and people with disabilities to local services, including home repair and accessibility help.
👉 Eldercare Locator

💡 Accessibility Tools and Guides

  • ADA Home Accessibility Checklist: ADA.gov Home Modifications Guide

  • Home Safety and Universal Design Tips: AARP HomeFit Guide

  • Assistive Technology Directory: AbleData

  • Energy Assistance Programs for People with Disabilities: LIHEAP.gov