My parents are living in a modular home and my mother needs to be on level ground, and we are planning to build them an efficiency on the back of our home, so we can care for them. Something that our home will not have a 2nd morgage.
You can check for options by going to your state website and typing "aging" into the search box. There should be links to follow for help. Also, check with your local Area Agencies on Aging in case they have some advice. You could also check online for government grants for elders, but I don't know of any grants that cover that much. Please let us know if you find something out in your state! Good luck, Carol
I received an email with this information from a Florida resident. I do believe that many areas may have this tax credit or something similar. Please see below:
Please be aware that the state of florida has this tax credit.
Reduction in Assessment for Living Quarters of Parents or Grandparents ("Granny Flat") Property must have an existing homestead exemption; construction or reconstruction of the quarters must be properly permitted; the occupant of the quarters must be a parent or grandparent of the owner; the occupant must be at least 62 years old and permanently reside on the property on or before January 1st of the year in which the reduction is requested; and the occupant cannot receive any benefits in any other county or state based on permanent residency. An initial application must be filed with the Property Appraiser's office, together with plans, permits and certificate of occupancy; an annual affirmation is required.
Good luck,
Carol
Please be aware that the state of florida has this tax credit.
Reduction in Assessment for Living Quarters of Parents or Grandparents ("Granny Flat") Property must have an existing homestead exemption; construction or reconstruction of the quarters must be properly permitted; the occupant of the quarters must be a parent or grandparent of the owner; the occupant must be at least 62 years old and permanently reside on the property on or before January 1st of the year in which the reduction is requested; and the occupant cannot receive any benefits in any other county or state based on permanent residency. An initial application must be filed with the Property Appraiser's office, together with plans, permits and certificate of occupancy; an annual affirmation is required.