The Minor Home Repair Program is available to eligible, low-income homeowners who need assistance with roofing, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, accessibility, or other necessary, qualifying repairs. Approved applicants can receive up to $5,000 of home repair assistance. The amount can be increased up to $12,000 for a new roof.

If your application is approved, the program will pay a qualified contractor to make specified repairs to your home. You will be required to sign a deferred loan for one-half the cost. This no interest loan is recorded as a lien against your property and becomes due when you sell your home or when you die. The other half of the project cost is covered by a grant that requires no repayment.

Before taking the time to apply, make sure you meet these requirements:

 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 being purchased on land contract terms

 Your property taxes are current or no more than one year delinquent

 You have homeowner’s insurance and your policy is current

 You have not received assistance from this program in the past

 Your household income is at or below the amount listed for your household size: