CITY OF DETROIT SENIOR EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANT         

The City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department is providing home repair assistance grants to eligible homeowners for emergency health and safety code and/or blight violations. One-time grants of up to $15,000 per household are available for qualified seniors who are age 62 and older or who are 55 and older with a disability.

There is currently a waitlist for this grant program.

ElIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be 62 years of age or older or 55 years of age or older with a physical disability; must have a low to moderate income; must own and occupy their home; and must not have received a prior City of Detroit home repair grant. Property must be located within Detroit and be a single-family home (there is case-by-case review and approval of two-family units). Property taxes must be current or in a payment plan with the City of Detroit, and the applicant must have proof of homeownership and current homeowner’s insurance. Applicant must own the home for at least six months prior to applying to the program.

See other qualifications & requirements here:  https://habitatdetroit.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DETROIT-HOME-REPAIR-RESOURCE-GUIDE.pdf

AREA OF AVAILABILITY: City of Detroit

CONTACT INFORMATION:
City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department
313-224-6380

Emergency repair activities for accessibility modifications will require a letter from a physician, hospital, rehabilitation center, or other medical organizations as approved by HRD.

Ineligible repairs include: replacing carpeting, kitchen cabinets, all household appliances, plaster, drywall, and any item related to lead based paint that would require a risk assessment.