Shiawassee County Homeowner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

How it works

The Shiawassee County Land Bank Authority says it will use Michigan State Housing Development Agency Community Development Block Grant funds for a countywide Homeowner Rehabilitation program in partnership with Shiawassee County. The purpose is to help preserve affordable owner-occupied homes by funding repairs that address health, safety, and maintenance issues.

What the money covers

Eligible project costs include direct rehabilitation costs and associated soft costs. The official RFP says improvements may include, but are not limited to:

• Interior and exterior repairs needed to meet code requirements
• Roof repair or replacement
• Siding
• Plumbing
• Electrical work
• Mechanical systems
• Insulation
• Accessibility modifications
• Energy efficiency upgrades

Amounts and matching

• The county estimates an average rehabilitation investment of about $20,000 per home
• The maximum assistance cap is $25,000 per unit
• The county expects the program to assist about 61 homes

The RFP does not say homeowners must provide a matching share.

How to apply

The RFP says the Shiawassee County Land Bank Authority, with Shiawassee County as the unit of general local government, will handle program implementation, including applicant intake, eligibility screening, and project selection. The document does not provide a final public application form in the material reviewed.

Timing and deadlines

• The RFP says the program is anticipated to launch in 2026
• Applications are expected to be accepted from eligible homeowners when the program opens
• The county says demand is expected to exceed available funding, so applications will be prioritized

Other notes

The RFP says project selection will consider income eligibility, severity of need, project readiness, and feasibility. It also says the program is intended to extend the useful life of aging homes and improve living conditions.