Macomb loan

Interest-free housing rehabilitation loans.

Funding levels vary from year to year
and may not always be available.

Up to $8,000 for emergency repairs

	*Up to $20,000 to make homes meet Federal Housing Quality Standards and local housing code.*
	*Lead based paint testing and lead hazard elimination in many projects.*

Staff Assistance in:

	Application preparation
	Determining applicant eligibility
	Property inspections, cost estimates
	Contractor bid process
	Preparing construction contract
	Inspection to ensure contract compliance.
	Work not performed: Manufactured housing, Rental properties

In order to qualify, the applicant must:

	*Own and occupy the home.*
	*Reside in the Macomb “Urban County: jurisdiction (see shaded area on map.)*
	*Have homeowners’ and flood (if applicable) insurance.*
	*Not be delinquent on property taxes.*
	Have a household income at or below federal income limits as identified below:
	*Generally, repairs are those items which will result in the home being “decent, safe and sanitary.”*

Virtually any house repair can be financed through the Program, including, but not limited to:
Heating and energy items
     Entrance/storm doors
     Plumbing and sanitary fixtures
     Electrical work
     Replacement windows
     Replacement roofs
     Tap-in fees and water service
     Septic systems and wells
     Vinyl siding.

This program is designed to upgrade homes in the 21 communities which comprise the Macomb “Urban county,” abut excludes Clinton Township, Roseville, Saint Clair Shores, Sterling Heights and Warren which have their own programs. Residents of those communities should apply at their municipal offices for assistance.

For more information contact:

Macomb County Department of

Planning and Economic Development

One South Main, 7th Floor,

Administration Bldg.,

Mt. Clements, MI 48043

Telephone: (586)469-5285

Fax: (586) 469-6787

Macomb County Board of Commissioners

John C. Hertel
Chairman

Ralph A. Liberato
Vice-Chairman

Marvin E. Sauger
Sergeant-at-Arms

*Ralph A. Liberato*	*District 1*
*Marvin A. Sauger*	*District 2*
*Phillip A. DiMaria*	*District 3*
*Louis J. Burdi*	*District 4*
*Ann E. Klein*	*District 5*
*Joan Flynn*	*District 6*
*Sal Rocca*	*District 7*
*Diana J. Kolakowski*	*District 8*
*Robert Mijac*	*District 9*
*Philis DeSaele*	*District 10*
*Linda M. McGrail*	*District 11*
*Fran Gillett*	*District 12*
*Don Brown*	*District 13*

John C. Hertel	District 14
Nicholyn Brandenburg	District 15
James M.Biernat	District 16
Boby L. Hill	District 17
Michael C. Sessa	District 18
James M. Perna	District 19
Nancy M. White	District 20
Michael Switalski	District 21
Elizabeth M. Slinde	District 22
Thomas L. Raymus	District 23
Roland R. Fraschetti	District 24
Clifford F. Kabacinski	District 25