Lapeer, MI

Michigan State Housing Development Authority has awarded the City of Lapeer $210,000 through the Michigan’s Housing Opportunities Promoting Energy-Efficiency (MI-HOPE) Program.  MI-HOPE is a federally funded program utilizing United States Department of Treasury American Rescue Plan (ARP) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).  This grant program is designed to encourage energy-efficiency focused residential housing repairs and upgrades to owner-occupied homes and non-owner-occupied single-family homes and multi-family properties, consisting of a maximum of 3 total units within the City of Lapeer. 

Apply HERE - MSHDA MI-HOPE APPLICATION PORTAL

Eligible grant applicants could be awarded up to $25,000 towards energy-efficiency improvements to their properties without requiring a repayment of grant funds nor a lien on the property. 

 Owner Requirements:

• Occupants (owner and/or tenant if applicable) must have experienced and attest to a Qualified Financial Hardship on or after March 31, 2021.
• Homeowner must occupy the property as their primary residence.
• Homeowners and/or Tenant households must meet the MI-HOPE Income Eligibility Requirements (see chart below).
• Homeowner must provide verification of occupancy of the home for a minimum of 12 months from the date of application submission.
• Rental owners must provide verification of ownership for a minimum of 12 months and provide a 6-month occupancy history.
• All proprieties must be current on taxes or be current on a repayment plan.
• All properties must be insured or provide written verification of insurability post-rehab.
• Rental properties must be occupied by tenants with a written lease stating that rent rates will not be increased post-rehab for a minimum of 12 months.
• For properties owned by a Trust, a Certificate of Trust is required.

Eligible Properties:

• Single-Family owner-occupied with an income qualified household.
• Single-Family non-owner occupied with an income qualified household.
• Multi-Family (attached or detached – up to 3 units) owner-occupied with an income qualified household.
• Multi-Family (attached or detached – up to 3 units) non-owner-occupied with an income qualified household.
• Detached Site Condominium units.
• Modular/Manufactured homes permanently affixed to real property and taxed as real estate.

Eligible Energy-Efficiency Actives are limited to the following items:

If project costs exceed grant fund limit, other funding options may be available if household qualifies.  Homeowner may be required to have a lead-based paint or asbestos test completed.  These costs will be the homeowner’s responsibility.  

300% Federal Poverty Level limits by family size:

More Information - Call 810.245.4212 or Email slincoln@ci.lapeer.mi.us