OAKLAND COUNTY HOME REPAIR PROGRAM

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The Home Improvement Program is not an emergency repair program.

Oakland County is no longer accepting Home Improvement applications for the City of Pontiac as of 02/01/2025. Please contact the City of Pontiac at (248) 758-3000.

There are NO monthly payments and the total loan is due and payable only when you no longer live in your home.

Oakland County staff is with you all the way from helping you apply for the loan to overseeing all repair work and paying pre-screened contractors.

To qualify, you must meet income limits. Applications can be found here: https://www.oakgov.com/home/showpublisheddocument/28607/638943991773670000

GUDIELINES:  Own and live in your own home in Oakland County (the City of Lake Angelus, Novi Township, Pontiac, Southfield Township, Waterford Township and Village of Bingham Farms do not participate in the program).
Meet gross household income limits set by the federal government Income Limits (update annually in July for the year).
Repairs must result in the home being “decent, safe and sanitary.”

Based on home improvement needs, financial situation and availability of funds at the time of application, eligible improvements may include:

Examples of eligible improvements:  Have needed improvements that are eligible under the program:
Barrier-free access / Basement waterproofing /Bathroom / Chimney / Door / Electrical system / Heating system / Insulation / Kitchen /
Plumbing / Porch / Roof / Septic system / Siding / Structural defect / Water and sewer line / Well / Windows

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