Homeowners
Resources for Detroit homeowners
Home Repair and Maintenance
The Detroit 0% Home Repair Loans Program offers 0% interest loans from $5,000 to $25,000 to help Detroit homeowners invest in and repair their homes – promoting public health and safety, increasing property values and helping residents secure and maintain homeowner’s insurance.
For full program information, including homeowner eligibility, visit: www.detroithomeloans.org.
Detroit LeadSafe Housing Program
The City of Detroit aims to increase the number of lead-safe residential housing units in the City. To qualify for the Detroit LeadSafe Housing Program, there must be a child under the age of 6 living, or regularly visiting, the home or a pregnant woman. The occupants must meet income and other requirements.
For more information please email [email protected] or call 313-224-6380.
Michigan Saves Lead Prevention Fund
A state-wide lead program for homeowners who don't qualify for more restrictive lead programs. This is a combination loan and cost reduction program. Homeowner receives a loan for 50% of project cost; the Lead Fund covers the remaining 50%. Minimum eligible project cost is $2,000. Maximum eligible project cost is $100,00.
For more information, visit www.michigansaves.org/leadfund/.
Forgivable loan program for Detroit homeowners in 22 Detroit neighborhoods for sewer repair services.
For more information, including program eligibility, click here.
Senior Accessibility Repair Program
Seniors who are interested may apply on the Detroit Housing Network's website at detroithousingnetwork.org.
For more information, please call 313-224-6380.
Bridging Neighborhoods Programs
Programs for residents impacted by the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Southwest Detroit.
For more information ,click here.
For information on additional home repair programs, click here.
Housing Counseling
For information on housing counseling, please call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520.
Property Tax Assistance
Homeowners Property Tax Exemption Program (HOPE)
Tax relief program for Detroit homeowners to assist with the current year's property taxes.
For more information, including program eligibility click here.
Tax relief program for Detroit homeowners struggling with property tax debt.
For more information, including program eligibility ,click here.
Available resource for homeowners with delinquent taxes.
For more information, click here.
For information on additional tax assistance programs, click here.
Free Estate Planning and Will Preparation Program
The Free Estate Planning and Will Preparation Program offers educational workshops on the importance of estate planning and wills for generational wealth building. Eligible Detroit homeowners may also work directly with an attorney to draft personalized estate plans and wills.
For more information, including program eligibility, please click here.
Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention
For resources to assist with mortgage foreclosure prevention, click here.