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Consolidated Plan 2021-2025
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Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
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With the use of Federal dollars through the Community Development Block Grant Program, the City of Farmington Hills has a Housing Rehabilitation Program which allows eligible homeowners to upgrade and improve existing homes in the City.
Deferred loans are available to owner-occupied single-family homes, with payment due upon the sale of the property.
Housing Rehabilitation Program Brochure
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Housing Rehabilitation Program Loan Application
What Home Improvements Can Be Made?
Home repair that will bring the home up to code is generally eligible for a home improvement loan.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- New electrical, heating or plumbing installations
- Siding
- Hot water tanks
- Roofs/gutters
- Sewer/water hook up
- Furnaces
- Replacement windows
- Weather-stripping/insulation
The Program may finance building materials should the applicant choose to do the work themselves.
How Does the Loan Program Work?
- Call the Farmington Hills Community Development Office for information and application at 248-871-2540.
- Submit application with:
- Proof of ownership (deed or mortgage)
- Income tax returns – both State and Federal returns for the last two years
- Proof of homeowner insurance
- The application, a preliminary building survey, income tax verification and other information will be reviewed by the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Board. The application will then be either approved or denied.
- The Housing Rehabilitation Specialist obtains three bids for the approved work from licensed approved contractors. Bids are reviewed for approval by the Rehabilitation Loan Board.
- Once the home improvement is completed, a lien is placed on the property for the amount of the loan.
Who is Eligible?
You may qualify for home improvement assistance if:
- You own and occupy a home in Farmington Hills (mortgage or land contract).
- Your taxes are paid up-to-date.
- Your household income does not exceed the Federal guidelines.
| Family Size |
Gross Family Income Cannot Exceed* |
| 1 |
$53,050 |
| 2 |
$60,600 |
| 3 |
$68,200 |
| 4 |
$75,750 |
| 5 |
$81,850 |
| 6 |
$87,900 |
| 7 |
$93,950 |
| 8 |
$100,000 |
*2023 Income levels - subject to change.
Limits and Terms of Loans
- The Loan Board has established a maximum loan of $18,000.*
- A lien will be placed on the property in the amount of the loan.
- Deferred loans require one payment upon the sale of the property.
- The interest rate is 0%.
- The loan amount is determined by the Loan Board based on scope of work and competitive bids.
*The Loan Board may authorize a higher amount due to extenuating circumstances.
Other Loan Programs Available
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) www.michigan.gov/mshda and Oakland County Community and Home Improvement https//www.oakgov.com/advantageoakland/communities/Pages/housing.aspx also have home improvement programs.
Applications and Further Information
For further information on how to obtain a low interest home improvement loan, call the [Equal Housing Opportunity] Farmington Hills Community Development Office at 248-871-2540.
City of Farmington Hills
Housing Rehabilitation Program
31555 West Eleven Mile Road
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336
248-871-2540