Minor Home Repair Program

How it works

The City of Battle Creek’s Minor Home Repair Program provides assistance for eligible health and safety repairs in owner-occupied homes within the city limits. Approved applicants can receive up to $25,000 for an eligible repair.

What the money covers

The official repair list includes:

• Roofs on the house only, not garages
• Handrails and guardrails
• Steps and ramps
• Water and sewer service lines
• Electrical service
• Furnace or other heat source
• Water heater
• Water pipes, sewer pipes, and drains
• Toilet and faucets
• Electrical service panel

The city also notes that if a home was built before 1978, lead-based paint may be present. Because the program uses HUD funds, the home may be inspected and possibly tested for lead-based paint hazards, and any hazards found must be addressed if the owner chooses to receive assistance.

Amounts and matching

• Maximum assistance: up to $25,000 per eligible repair.
• The page does not state any required match from the homeowner.

How to apply

Applicants complete the online application for the Minor Home Repair Program.

Timing and deadlines

• The page says the program is available to qualifying homeowners now.
• It does not list a closing date or application deadline.