The province of Ontario introduced the Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit (HHRTC) in 2012. The tax credit is meant to assist seniors convert their homes with barrier-free modifications. With its 2016 Budget, Ontario proposes to end the HHRTC as of January 1, 2017. This means time is running out to take advantage of the refund, so there is no better time to plan a home mobility renovation.
The HHRTC is a permanent, refundable income tax credit for...
According to AARP research, nearly 90 percent of seniors wish to stay in their homes as they age. “Aging in place” allows seniors to stay an active part of their current community, stay close to family and friends, and continue to live independently. However, aging also presents new challenges in terms of mobility and health which may make it difficult for many seniors to stay in their current place of residence without home modifications. Let’s explore how every home can be transformed with...
