Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)

Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) is sponsored by Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services. RAMP provides funding to low-income Albertans with mobility challenges, enabling them to make accessibility improvements in their homes.

Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) | Alberta. ca The RAMP Guidelines and Criteria document and the RAMP Application Form will be updated in the next several weeks and existing forms should be used in the meantime.

Low income Albertans can apply for a RAMP grant for: up to $12,000 per person each benefit year (April 1 to March 31) up to $24,000 per person within 10 years For more information on eligibility for RAMP , refer to the RAMP Guidelines and Criteria .

You may be eligible for a RAMP grant if you are: a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who has lived in Alberta for 90 continuous days an Albertan of any age who uses a wheelchair or a senior (65+ years) who uses a 4-wheel walker on an ongoing basis living with a progressive neuro-degenerative disease including: ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) a homeowner, tenant or living with family an Indigenous person living off- or on-reserve within the income guidelines listed below for your family size *exceptions may be made for income within $1200 of the relevant income threshold Family size Maximum family income Family size Maximum family income Single Adult $36,900 Couple, no children $46,500 Single Adult, 1 child $46,500 Couple, 1 child $56,100 Single Adult, 2 children $56,100 Couple, 2 children $65,700 Single Adult, 3 children $65,700 Couple, 3 children $75,300 Single Adult, 4 children $75,300 Couple, 4 children $84,900 Single Adult, 5 children $84,900 Couple, 5 children $94,500 An additional $7,131 family income can be added if the family contains a child who permanently uses a wheelchair.

Refer to the RAMP Guidelines and Criteria for a full list of eligible projects. To qualify, modifications must: enable you to enter and move within your own living space be permanent – RAMP will review requests for temporary modifications on a case-by-case basis be made to properties in Alberta be completed within 90 days of approval, unless authorized by RAMP Step 1. Read the guidelines RAMP Guidelines and Criteria Step 2.

Complete the application package Refer to the table below to determine which application forms should be completed.

Applicant type Required form All applicants RAMP Application Checklist RAMP Modification Recommendation Form Applicants who wish to allow the RAMP office to communicate with any third party (including the contractor or rehabilitation professional) on their behalf Consent to Disclose Personal and/or Health Information Form Applicants who reside in a rental property, co-op or colony or who live in a family member's residence Landlord Property Modification Agreement Form Applicants who reside on a First Nations reserve Band Council Resolution Form Applicants who are under a sponsorship agreement to reside in Canada Sponsor Income Verification Form Send your completed application forms and supporting documents to: Assisted Living and Social Services Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2L4 Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Refer to the application checklist for a list of all required forms and information before submitting your application package to RAMP. You should receive a letter in the mail notifying you of the funding decision within 30 days of applying. Your application will be prioritized if you have indicated you are awaiting hospital discharge or are in palliative care.

RAMP does not have an appeal process. You can reapply by updating your application with new or additional information, sending it back and asking for your application to be reassessed.

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays) Phone: 780-427-5760 (Edmonton and area) Toll free: 1-877-427-5760 (Alberta) Assisted Living and Social Services PO Box 808, Edmonton Main Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2L4 Advocate for Persons with Disabilities Alberta Disability Assistance Program Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)