Minor Home Repair Program

The Minor Home Repair Program is available to qualifying, low- and moderate-income homeowners who need assistance with a necessary, eligible home repair. The program will provide up to $5,000 of assistance for an eligible repair for approved applicants. The funding limit may be increased up to $15,000 for a new roof.

Community Development Programs / Programas de Dessarrollo Comunitario


Eligible repairs include:

 
 Exterior		 
 Interior
 Roof (house only – no garages) Furnace or other heat source
 Handrails & Guardrails Water Heater
 Steps & Ramps Water Pipes, Sewer Pipes, Drains
 Water/Sewer Service Lines Toilet, Faucets
Electrical Service Electrical Service Panel


 You may qualify if:


  • You own and live in the home for which you are seeking repair assistance and the home is within the city limit of Battle Creek 
  • You have owned and occupied the home for at least six months
  • Your home is not on land contract terms
  • Your property taxes are not in forfeiture status
  • Your home is insured
  • You have not received assistance from this program in the past
  • Your annual household income is below the amount listed:
 Household Size1  23 4 5 6 7  8
 Income Limit$42,750
 $48,850
$54,950
$61,050
$65,950
$70,850
$75,750
$80,600

Apply: 

To apply for the Minor Home Repair Program please complete an online application here. 

Contact: 

(269) 966-3315