Make your home or condo more age-friendly

Live longer in the home you love!

The Montgomery County Design for Life program helps you qualify for a county property tax credit that can ease the cost of making your home or condo more universally accessible. The program is available for all ages and stages of life.

Whether you are a long-time homeowner, first-time homebuyer, young family, active adult or person living with a temporary or permanent impairment, these additional design elements will enhance your home — and, at the same time, meet your needs and those of your visitors.

Numerous options

Among the accessible features a Design for Life home can add are: a no-step entrance or ramp wider doorways (for wheelchairs) maneuverable bathroom and/or kitchen properly installed grab bars (for showers, etc.) stair glide unit or interior elevator

If you are planning these or other renovations to your home, it is important to learn about this program and know what you can do to get certified and earn the tax credit.

The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) issues and certifies the building permits that are required in order to be eligible for the tax credit.

You are eligible to apply for the Design for Life property tax credit if you are a property owner of a new or existing residential dwelling, including single-family dwelling, townhouse, duplex or condominium unit.

When applying for your building permit, be sure to complete the Design for Life section of the online application to be eligible for your property tax credit.

Free consultation/ more info

Have questions or need help? DPS offers a free, virtual residential design consultation to help you plan and prepare for your renovations. Schedule your appointment today by visiting the DPS website at montgomerycountymd.gov/dps/.

Learn more about the Design for Life program online at montgomerycountymd. gov/design, or call 3-1-1 in Montgomery County or visit mc311.com www.montgomerycountymd.gov/senior