City offers grants for free bathroom remodels in LW
CITY OF SEAL BEACH GRANT
Residents who experience difficulty stepping into or out of their shower may benefit from a completely free bathroom upgrade provided by the City of Seal Beach’s Bathroom Accessibility Grant Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the County of Orange and the City of Seal Beach.
This grant is designed exclusively for Leisure World residents to help convert hard-to-use bathtubs into safe, easy-access showers—all at no cost to qualifying residents.
The upgrades are custom-fit to the existing bathroom and typically include cutting down fiberglass tub for easy shower entry; installing a new glass shower door; adding grab bars or an in-shower bench; and replacing the toilet with a high-boy model.
To qualify, residents must:
• Be aged 55-plus, living in an owner-occupied unit in LW.
• Have annual income under $104,200 for a single-member household; $119,100 for two people (Note: Savings will not disqualify candidates).
• A physician must certify need. CivicStone, which manages the city’s grant program, will assist residents during the application process.
There are four ways to apply: 1. Complete an application online at https://www.civicstone. com/services-4.
2. Request an application by email to monique@civicstone.com.
3. Download an online application by visiting https://www. sealbeachca.gov/City-Services/Senior-Services.
4. Request an application by mail by calling 909-364-9000. For more information, contact CivicStone at 909-364-9000, email monique@civicstone.com or visit www.civicstone.com.
An in-progress bathroom remodel featuring benches and grab bars
