Critical Home Repair Program

City of Detroit, Housing & Revitalization Dept.

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100% free (no cost to homeowner)
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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Critical Home Repair Program in its Detroit, MI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Free critical repairs for low-income Detroit homeowners. At least one household member must be a senior (62+), child under 18, or resident with a documented disability. Covers severe plumbing, actively leaking roofs, non-working furnace/boiler, electrical hazards, and accessibility repairs. Income cap: ~$54,540 for a 3-person household (80% AMI). Must be current on property taxes or in a payment plan. Cannot have received a prior City grant of $10,000+. Call 866-313-2520 or email HRDHomeRepair@detroitmi.gov.

Below 80% AMI; senior, child, or disability in household

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • 100% free, no repayment required
  • Must have senior 62+, child under 18, or disabled resident in home
  • Covers leaking roofs, broken furnace, plumbing, electrical hazards
  • Income limit ~$54,540 for 3-person household (80% AMI 2025)
  • Cannot have received City grant $10K+ before

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Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Program phone: 866-313-2520

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Deadline: Applications open citywide winter 2026; pre-application March 2026 closed, check back

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Critical Home Repair Program in Detroit, MI?

The Grant Map record states: 100% free (no cost to homeowner). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Critical Home Repair Program in Detroit?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Critical Home Repair Program in Detroit, MI?

Confirm the application route directly with City of Detroit, Housing & Revitalization Dept.; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 866-313-2520. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Applications open citywide winter 2026; pre-application March 2026 closed, check back.

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