Two free Detroit home repair programs will begin taking applications next week.
Home repair is an expensive and persistent issue in the city of Detroit, often hitting seniors the hardest. The city has, in recent years, used federal pandemic dollars to make a dent, but demand has been high, resources are limited and, generally, the “home repair crisis” doesn’t have an easy or one-size-fits-all solution.
The city’s offering of Detroit home repair programs includes the limited Critical Home Repair and Detroit LeadSafe, according to postings on city websites.
Here’s what to know:
What are the two home repair programs?
When does the application open and close?
Residents can apply for the programs with one application through the city’s Neighborly system. The application opens Monday, March 9 at 8 a.m. and closes Sunday, March 22 at 11:59 p.m.
Who qualifies?
Where can I apply?
A pre-application form is available March 9 to March 22 at the following link: portal.neighborlysoftware.com/cityofdetroitmi/Participant
Where can I get more information?
For more information, go to bit.ly/CriticalHomeRepairProgram for the Critical Home Repair program and bit.ly/DetroitLeadSafeHousing for the Detroit LeadSafe Housing program; call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520 or email HRDHomeRepair@detroitmi.gov.
Reach reporter Nushrat Rahman at nrahman@freepress.com.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit home repair programs to take applications. How to apply.
Reporting by Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press
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