Hope Village Mi Neighborhoods Application

Hope Village Mi Neighborhoods Program

2025 Homeowner Application - for Owner Occupied Property Only!
The application below is for property owners who occupy their properties and live within the following street boundaries in Detroit: between Livernois (west), the city boundary (east), Davison Avenue (south) and the Lodge Service Drive/Joe Louis Greenway on the north. Before completing this form, you MUST review the Hope Village Mi Neighborhoods Home Repair Program Guidelines here to confirm your eligibility.

This program is funded by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and is subject to the MSHDA Policy and Compliance Handbook for the MIN 2.0 Program, as amended.

Second round applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on December 5, 2025.
Applicant Information
Name*
Address (Property Applying for)*
Phone*
Email*
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Property and Applicant Eligibility
Property Type: My property is (check only one)*

a single family homea two, three or four family flat or duplex - I live in one unit and own the building and the additional unit(s) is/are vacant or occupied by family members who do not pay rent (only the occupied unit will be eligible for this program).a two, three or four family flat or duplex - I live in one unit and own the building and the additional units are rented and occupied (you must also complete the Renter Occupied application to receive funding for repairs to the additional units if this is the status of your property).
My house is in a local historic district or is designated historic (NOTE: homes do not have to be designated historic or be in a local historic district to participate in this program.)

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Applicant Qualification Checklist (check all that apply - verification will be required if the application is selected for funding)*

I am the homeowner and occupant of the property and have been such for at least the last six (6) monthsThe property is located in the Hope Village service area as outlined in the Hope Village Mi Neighborhoods Program GuidelinesI do not own any property that is tax delinquent.There is current property and liability insurance on the property.Utilities are turned on at the property.I do not own any property that is subject to any citation or violation of the state and/or local codes and ordinances.I have not been the prior owner of any property transferred to the Treasurer or subject to mortgage foreclosure or to a local government as a result of tax foreclosure proceedings.The property is permanently affixed to a foundation.The property has received no previous funding through Michigan State Housing Development Authority programs (previously funded properties are eligible, however the total funding under all MSHDA programs including this program cannot exceed $50,000)All members of my household are US Citizens (additional verification is required for non U.S. citizens)No-one in my household is an employee of or member of the Board of Trustees of Hope Village Revitalization or is related to an employee of or member of the Board of Trustees of Hope Village Revitalization or is related to an employeeI understand this program is not designed to address mold, animal infestations, or other immediate threats to the health and safety of residents
Requested Repairs
This program can fund repairs/replacement only for the repairs (Accessibility - A, Energy Efficiency - E, OR - Other Repairs) listed below. Please select from the eligible repairs below all of the repairs that you are applying for, and use the space below to provide a description of the problems you are experiencing with the items selected. If you have photos or estimates from contractors, please upload at the end of this application. (Please note that OR - Other Repairs are only eligible in conjunction with other related repairs and require MSHDA approval; E - Energy Efficiency Repairs will require an energy audit which will be part of the repair cost for the project).*

A HandrailsA Grab BarsA Lower Closet RodsA Barrier-free Showers/TubsA Lowering of Kitchen CabinetsA ADA Counter TopsA ADA Toilets and VanitiesA Levered Door HandlesA Toggle Light SwitchesA Ramps, front, side, back or garageA Zero-Step EntriesA Self-closing MechanismsA Widened Doorways & Offset HingesA Universal Design Floor Coverings (not allowed as a standalone activity)A Updating of Dated and Dangerous Wiring to Accommodate Medical Equipment NeedsA Indoor/Outdoor StairliftsA Modifying Rooms to Create First-Floor Bedrooms, Kitchens, BathroomsA Laundry Rooms and/or Utility RoomsA Increasing Turn Around Radii and Bathroom Size to Accommodate WheelchairsA Van Accessible ParkingA Motion LightsA Vision or Hearing Aids – Permanent Household Fixtures OnlyE Roofs, Soffit, Gutters, and Fascia (no partial replacements)E Storm Doors/Exterior DoorsE WindowsE InsulationE Modification for modernization/efficiency purposes or replacement of heating (furnaces or boilers)/ cooling (full home only)/ventilation systems and water heater upgrades including on demand retrofittingE Functioning and up to date exterior security lightingE Appliance upgrades to energy star rating i.e. stove, refrigeratorE Electrical updates or replacement - wiring of home (partial or full)OR Masonry Replacement or RepairOR Lead and/or Asbestos RemediationOR Interior walls, Ceilings, and DrywallOR Porch/Deck Repair and InstallationOR Private Driveways and Sidewalks (Concrete and Asphalt)
Provide any additional information you would like to be considered about the problems you are experiencing:
Please note: This program is not designed to address mold, animal infestations, or other immediate threats to the health and safety of residents.
Repair Costs and Liens
Minimum repair cost for this program is $5,000. Maximum repair cost is $30,000.

Liens: all properties receiving $10,000 or more in repairs must have a 5 year forgiveable lien placed against their property. The lien (mortgage and note) must be signed before work starts, and will be recorded upon completion of the work. The mortgage and note will be forgiven and discharged after 5 years, provided that the owner occupies the property for all 5 years and does not sell or transfer the property during that time period.
If my home is selected for this program and funding exceeds $9999.99 I would agree to placing a 5 year 100% forgivable lien on my property

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If you have received, are receiving or anticipate receiving funding from any other source or program for these repairs or any other home repairs, please provide the following information: name of program/source of funding, amount of funding, and funded improvements. Receiving funding from other sources does NOT disqualify you from receiving a grant from this program.
Household Income Information
Income qualification (check only if true)*

The total of all household income earned by all residents in our household is below 120% of the area median income figures below (please note - households with income below these levels are eligible for this program; in addition, 20% of the grants for this program will be made to those whose income is below 60% of area median (half of the numbers in the MI Neighborhood Income Limits chart).
Number of persons who reside in my home:*
Total annual income of all individuals residing in my home: *
I certify that all the information on this application and all information provided in support of this application is true and complete to the best of my belief and knowledge. I have reviewed the Hope Village Mi Neighborhood Program Guidelines. I understand that HOPE Village Revitalization will review this request and determine if it appears to meet the program guidelines and policies, MSHDA regulations and priorities, and the requirements of the Mi Neighborhoods program. I understand that applicants will be selected through the randomizer process described in the program guidelines. Once selected, applicants will have a two week period of time to provide all documents to confirm eligibility. If documents are not provided, HVR will move to the next eligible applicant.
Signature of Applicant*

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Submission Information & Deadlines:

Round 1 Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on August 15, 2025. Applications may be dropped of at 14030 La Salle Blvd or may be submitted by using the electronic application.

Successful applicants in Round 1 will be notified after the review process is complete. If funds remain available after Round 1 is complete, applications will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted.
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Hope Village Mi Neighborhoods Program

Applicant Information

Property and Applicant Eligibility

Requested Repairs

Please note: This program is not designed to address mold, animal infestations, or other immediate threats to the health and safety of residents.

Repair Costs and Liens

Household Income Information