THE RAMP PROGRAM:
The Onondaga County Community Development RAMP Program offers help to make improvements in homes occupied by persons with a disability in order to improve their accessibility. Typical improvements include installation of exterior ramps and bathroom and kitchen modifications.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis to disabled persons living with Onondaga County, outside the City of Syracuse, who have an annual household gross income less than the amounts shown below for each family size. Disabled tenants must obtain written consent of the property owner.
| Family Size |
Income Limit |
| 1 |
$53,100 |
| 2 |
$60,700 |
| 3 |
$68,300 |
| 4 |
$75,850 |
| 5 |
$81,950 |
| 6 |
$88,000 |
| 7 |
$94,100 |
| 8 |
$100,150 |
Limits effective April 1, 2024
ELIGIBLE WORK:
Modifications to the residence may include alterations to porches, steps, and doorways and the installation of a ramp, and may also include installation of bathroom and/or kitchen fixtures and other accessories to facilitate use by the disabled person. Bathroom relocation will also be considered if modifications to the present bathroom are not feasible.
RAMP PROGRAM LIMITATIONS:
Assistance will be limited to the amount needed for accessibility modifications. Additionally, assistance will be provided for private residential structures only. Nursing homes and similar facilities are not eligible. Also, households will be assisted only once in a five year period, and will be limited to those unable to secure aid through other programs such as Medicaid.
PROGRAM PROCEDURES:
A. Interested individuals contact: Onondaga County Community Development.
B. An application is completed and eligibility is determined.
C. Work specifications are established.
D. The work specifications are competitively bid upon by CD approved contractors.
E. The contractor performs the work under CD supervision.
F. Upon completion of the work, the contractor is paid by CD.
WILL THERE BE A LIEN PLACED ON MY PROPERTY? -- YES
You must agree to repay the funds if you do not own and occupy the property as your priniciple residence for following completion of the work (Currently 5 years with the amount declining after time.). Terms are dependent on each funding source and will be discussed at the time of application.
 
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Onondaga County Community Development
(315) 435-3558 / CD@ongov.net
Fair Housing Laws prohibit discrimination in the sale or rental of housing based upon race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicapped or familial status, or national origin.
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