Landlord Renovate, Repair and Paint (RRP) Training & Incentive Program

During the Fiscal Year 24-25 budget season, Council Member Calloway earmarked $2.5 million dollars in General Fund money to create a program that would address lead-based paint hazards and also bring rental units into compliance with the City's Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED). The Housing and Revitalization Department - Home Repair & Neighborhood Services Division created a Renovate, Repair and Paint (RRP) Training & Incentive Program, for Detroit landlords, with the goal of educating landlords while also brining more rental units into compliance.

If you are interested in being notified as program information becomes available, please complete the Inquiry Form by clicking HERE.

Basic eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Property Owner's primary residence must be within the city of Detroit
• Property Owner can own between one and five rental units in the city of Detroit
• Property Owner must be current on all city of Detroit property taxes or actively participating in an approved property tax payment plan
• Property Owner must agree to the program's affordability requirements
• Property Owner must commit to completing an EPA-approved Renovate, Repair and Paint training course
• Units may be occupied or vacant at the time of application, but must be available for rent to eligible tenants upon achievement of a Certificate of Compliance (CoC)

Landlords that meet basic eligibility, attend the required RRP training and obtain a CoC from BSEED may be eligible to receive $10,000 per unit, up to three units.

**The list of eligibility requirements above is preliminary and may be changed as the program design is finalized.