Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance

• Provides home repair funds for very low to moderate-income individuals that own and live in their own home.
• Home must be located outside of Jackson City limits, but within Jackson County.
• Low (1-3%) or NO INTEREST loans are available. The type of loan you may be eligible for is based upon your household income.
• Emergency repair grants up to $2,500.00 are also available for items that are an immediate threat to the health and safety of the occupants.
• Eligible repair items include: defective plumbing, heating, electrical and mechanical systems; roofing, windows, and doors; siding, porches, steps, foundations, and handicapped ramps.
• A licensed contractor must be used for all repairs.
• Contact Community Action Agency for more information at (517)-784-4800, 1-800-491-0004 or 1-800-649-3777 (TDD)

You may or may not know that Community Action Agency administers a Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for the residents of Jackson County. This program can assist eligible families with home rehabilitation.

There are two levels of rehab assistance provided:

1) A Standard Rehabilitation Loan

2) An Emergency Repair Grant

Depending on the income level of the household, there are two types of loans available:

1) 0% deferred payment loan

2) 1-3% rate monthly payback loan

Also, Community Action Agency offers a Weatherization Program for income eligible residents. The eligibility for this program is based on 150% of the poverty level. Residents who qualify for this program may have their homes insulated, receive health and safety measures, cold air infiltration measures and minor repairs. This service is absolutely free to eligible participants. Weatherization is funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Contact Community Action Agency for more information at (517) 784-4800, (800) 491-0004 or (800) 649-3777 (TDD).