Neighborhood Strong Home Repair Grant

Overview:
The Neighborhood Strong Home Repair Grant is a program developed by residents as a resource for families in Southeast Grand Rapids. It aims to keep residents in their homes, increase stability for families, provide funding for home repairs, and reduce displacement in the community.

Geographic Scope:

• Service area bordered by Burton, Hall, Division, Kalamazoo, and Fuller streets
• Focus on Cottage Grove, Boston Square, and Madison Square neighborhoods
• Southeast Grand Rapids (49507 ZIP code area)

Focus Areas:
Funding supports critical home repairs including, but not limited to:

• Heating and cooling system updates
• Roof repairs
• Handicap-accessible entrances
• Interior and exterior home improvements that impact livability

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must live in the service area (bordered by Burton, Hall, Division, Kalamazoo, and Fuller)
• Must own your own home
• Have a repair that impacts the livability of your home
• Meet income restrictions: 100% AMI or less

- Household of 1: $56,200
- Household of 2: $64,200
- Household of 3: $72,200
- Household of 4: $80,200
- Household of 5: $86,700
- Household of 6: $93,100
- Household of 7: $99,500
- Household of 8: $105,900

Grant Terms:

• Grants provided with 15%-25% copay by homeowners
• Income-dependent funding
• Applications accepted on rolling basis

Contact Information:

• Housing Specialist: De'Andrea Taylor (resident of the area)
• Phone: 616-241-2601
• Email: dtaylor@homerepairservices.org
• Home Repair Services Phone: 616-241-2601 Ext. 230

Background:
Launched in April 2018, this partnership between Home Repair Services and Amplify GR has provided over $300,000 to 50+ homeowners since inception. The program was created by residents for residents with the intent to keep homeowners in their homes and combat rising costs of homeownership.

Application Process

1. Contact the housing specialist to begin the application process
- De'Andrea Taylor, Housing Specialist
- Phone: 616-241-2601
- Email: dtaylor@homerepairservices.org

2. Housing specialist will guide you through:
- Obtaining repair quotes
- Gathering necessary documentation
- Connecting with additional neighborhood resources as needed

3. Required Documentation:
- Proof of income
- Proof of homeownership
- Description of needed repairs and their impact on livability
- Repair quotes
- Additional documentation based on individual circumstances

4. Application Considerations:
- Applications reviewed on rolling basis
- Individual situations may require additional steps or documentation
- Housing specialist will work with applicants throughout the process