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Home Modification Cost Calculator

Estimate costs for accessibility modifications to age in place safely and comfortably.

Home Details
Tell us about your home and location
Select Modifications
Choose the accessibility improvements you need

Portable or permanent ramp installation

Base cost: $2,500

Bathroom and hallway grab bars

Base cost: $300

Convert tub to accessible shower

Base cost: $8,000

Motorized chair lift for stairs

Base cost: $4,500

Widen doorways to 36+ inches

Base cost: $1,200

Replace round knobs with levers

Base cost: $200

Lower counters, accessible cabinets

Base cost: $12,000

Replace carpets with accessible flooring

Base cost: $3,500

Motion sensors and brighter fixtures

Base cost: $800

Complete accessible bathroom

Base cost: $15,000

Financing & Tax Benefits
  • • Medical expense tax deduction for accessibility modifications
  • • Some states offer tax credits for aging-in-place modifications
  • • VA benefits may cover modifications for disabled veterans
  • • Consider home equity loans for larger projects
  • • Some insurance plans cover medically necessary modifications