Detroit Home Accessibility Program
City of Detroit (ARPA-funded)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Detroit Home Accessibility Program in its Detroit, MI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
$6.6 million ARPA-funded program for Detroit homeowners with disabilities and low-income seniors. Covers ramps, grab bars, wider doorways, threshold modifications, lifts, improved lighting, and mobility device accommodations. Income must be below 300% FPL (~$45,000 individual, ~$61,000 two-person). Must receive Social Security disability, veterans disability, or MDHHS child health care services to qualify as disabled. Must have homeowner's insurance and be current on taxes. Minimum 250 homes targeted.
Below 300% FPL; disability or low-income senior
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Detroit, MI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Detroit 0% Interest Home Repair Loan $5,000, $25,000 (0% interest, 10-year repayment)
- Critical Home Repair Program 100% free (no cost to homeowner)
- Senior Accessibility Home Repair Fund Free safety and accessibility repairs
- Stellantis Home Repair Program (Phase 3) Free repairs, area-restricted
Key Details
- Free ramps, grab bars, wider doorways, lifts
- Income below 300% FPL (~$45K individual)
- Must have documented disability or be low-income senior
- ARPA-funded, $6.6 million total program
- Apply at detroithousingnetwork.org
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
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).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, apply at detroithousingnetwork.org
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Detroit Home Accessibility Program in Detroit?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. 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 Detroit Home Accessibility Program in Detroit, MI?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Detroit (ARPA-funded); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 313-224-6380. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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