Lapeer, MI

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A NEW ROOF OR IS YOUR DRIVEWAY CURRENTLY DIRT?  The City of Lapeer Housing Improvement Department (HID) may be able to help!  The City of Lapeer has received a MSHDA Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) grant for eligible homeowner-occupied or single-family zoned rental units located in the West of Main/W. Oregon Street Area Neighborhood.  The grant will focus on the replacement of aging roofs or the installation of concrete driveways for up to 4 eligible homeowners and roof, siding or driveway replacement for 2 eligible rental properties in the target area.  The funds received will be available through December 31, 2022, so call today!  

DO NOT WAIT—FUNDING is limited!  Call 810.245.4212 or Email slincoln@ci.lapeer.mi.us

Homeowner Requirements (not a complete list)
Home must be located within the West of Main/W. Oregon Street Neighborhood target area on designated streets — see highlighted streets on map

• Project priority based on family Area Median Income (AMI) percentage, with lowest percentage getting first preference—see chart below
• Home must be primary residence
• Taxes & Insurance must be up to date 
• Maximum funding amount per project is $7,499 with no lien or pay back requirements 
• Additional costs/requirements may be needed based on project

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.  Homeowner Application HERE

Rental Unit Requirements (not a complete list
Home must be located within the West of Main/W. Oregon Street Neighborhood target area on designated streets — see highlighted streets on map

• Rental Unit must be zoned single-family, residential
• Occupant must income qualify
• All taxes must be paid up to date.
• Must be compliant with City of Lapeer Rental Registration Certification
  

50% of the project costs are paid up front by the rental property owner before a project is started and then a 5-year, 100% forgivable lien will be placed on the property.  If the rental property is sold before the 5-year term is up, 100% of the lien funds are due back to MSHDA.  After 5-years, the lien is forgiven.   Rental Application HERE 

Area Median Income (AMI) limits by family size (limits subject to change):