Home Rehab Program

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program was designed to revitalize and strengthen residential neighborhoods through the renovation of low to moderate income, owner-occupied homes. This program is made possible through a collaborative effort between Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency and Out-Wayne County municipalities.

Since 2002, Wayne Metro has invested $300,000 and rehabilitated more than 50 homes in the communities of Melvindale and River Rouge, and is partners with the city of Hamtramck to help administer the CDBG program. The CDBG Program works to enable income-eligible homeowners to receive one-time, 0% interest deferred loans to make improvements and repairs to their home. The loans do not have to be paid back until the title of the home changes hands or the home is sold. Work to the home will focus on health and safety issues including roof, foundation, heating, plumbing and electrical.

Program participants will be required to meet program guidelines and be agreeable to repayment terms (if applicable).

For more information please contact:

Jerry Tambeau, Home Repair & Energy Inspector
Wayne Metro Main Service Office
2121 Biddle, Suite 102
Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-284-6999