Make It Home Program

City of Detroit / UCHC / Rocket Community Fund

Available Home Repair

About This Program

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

Converts renters of tax-foreclosed occupied homes into homeowners. City acquires occupied properties before auction and transfers to United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC), which sells to residents via 0% interest land contracts. Average purchase price under $10,000. Once you own the home, you become eligible for all homeowner repair programs. Since 2017, 1,396 families became homeowners. 96 new families in 2025.

Must occupy a tax-foreclosed property City acquires

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

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Key Details

  • Renters can buy their occupied home before foreclosure auction
  • 0% interest land contract, average cost under $10,000
  • 1,396 families became homeowners since 2017
  • Once owned, you qualify for all repair programs
  • Contact UCHC: 313-963-3310

How to Apply

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Program phone: 313-963-3310

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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.
  • 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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Deadline: Annual, watch detroitmi.gov for application windows

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Frequently asked questions

What audience tags are recorded for Make It Home Program in Detroit?

The directory record carries audience tags for renters. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for Make It Home Program in Detroit, MI?

Confirm the application route directly with City of Detroit / UCHC / Rocket Community Fund; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 313-963-3310. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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