A minor home repair grant can keep an elderly, low income and/or disabled person able to stay in their home.
Those without means or who live on a fixed income often can't afford to make minor repairs that mean the difference between a safe or a hazardous home. Depending on where they live, residents may be eligible for minor home repair grants for emergency and other necessary repairs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds many of these grants through its Community Development Block Grant program. Does this Spark an idea?
Detroit Minor Home Repair Program
The city of Detroit, Michigan offers a minor home repair grant for eligible residents. This HUD-funded grant allows correction of conditions threatening health and safety, including removal of lead-based paint from homes. Eligible residents of owner-occupied homes may receive a one-time forgivable grant for a maximum of $15,000 or up to $24,950 for removal of lead-based paint. Participants must provide income verification, property insurance information and photo ID. Only those homeowners current on their city property taxes will be considered.
Housing Services Division
65 Cadillac Square, Ste. 1700
Detroit, MI 48226
313-224-3461
detroitmi.gov
Bellevue, Washington Home Repair Assistance
Bellevue, Washington offers home repair assistance to residents meeting certain income guidelines. The house must be located within city limits, and the homeowner must have occupied the dwelling for a minimum of one year. For those eligible, city staff workers will visit the site to determine the need for repairs and estimate costs. Homeowners choose repair contractors, but work is overseen by city officials. Contractors bill the city of Bellevue for the cost of the work.
Home Repair Office
Parks & Community Services
PO Box 90012
Bellevue, WA 98009
425-452-6884
ci.bellevue.wa.us
American Red Cross In New Mexico
The New Mexico chapter of the American Red Cross offers an emergency minor home repair program for Albuquerque residents meeting income requirements. To qualify, the dwelling must be within the Albuquerque city limits and be owner-occupied. Applicants must provide three months of pay stubs or Social Security/pension benefit information to the Red Cross office. Repairs are made by licensed contractors to correct dangerous emergency conditions in homes, including major plumbing, heating, electric and sewer lines. Replacements are provided only if repairs are unsuccessful.
American Red Cross In New Mexico
142 Monroe St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-265-8514
redcrossalb.org
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