Solid Rock Housing Support’s Home Repair Program (SRHS) will help fund minor home improvements for single-family homeowners with real property or mobile homes within Muskegon County. In order to apply homeowners must:
•Live and occupy the property as their primary residence in Muskegon County
•Have a household income that does not exceed 80% of Muskegon County’s area median income. (See income limits below).
•Must hold a homeowners insurance policy with hazardous insurance premiums current at the time of application.
•The home is not listed for sale.
•The home is not in jeopardy of loss. Repairs will be denied if there is a house payment or property tax arrearage, unless a workable plan exists for paying the arrearage.
Meeting these qualifications are not a guarantee of acceptance, but are just the min needed to apply.
80% of Area Median Income (2023 Limits)
Housing Repair Program - HUD Home Income Limits based on a family size and may be subject to change.
Your household’s annual income must not exceed the income limits below minimum qualification
Disclaimer
•All applications for service are subject to approval.
•Applying for services is not a guarantee of acceptance into the Home Repair Program.
•Any false or misleading information regarding household size, income and/or insurance coverage will disqualify applicant from participating in Solid Rock Housing Support’s programs.
•It is up to the homeowner to make sure their application is complete before turning it in.
1. A completed application must consist of pages 4-5 filled out
2. Income documentation
3. Proof of insurance
4. A quote for repairs from a licensed & insured contractor or company.
Eligible Improvements
Eligible improvements for the housing repair program must fall into one of the following categories.
Financial Amounts and Terms
•The maximum dollar amount given by SRHS for repairs will not exceed $3,000. If repairs are less than $3,000, homeowners will not receive the difference.
•All repairs are governed by a Mortgage Agreement evidenced by a Promissory Note and secured by the homeowner terms set during the standard home assessment.
•The term of the co-payment required shall be determined by the homeowner’s ability to pay and will be on monthly payments.
•The co-payment percent rate will not exceed 75% of the total repair amount:
•30% or below the Area Median Income - 25%
•31%-50% of Area Median Income - 50%
•51% - 80% of Area Median Income - 75%
•Approved applications will be subject to a $60 processing fee added to the total.
•Completed Application
•Proof of all Earned and Unearned Income
Most recent Tax Return
Current Social Security Statement
•Proof of Hazard Insurance
Examples of proof of insurance include copies of the policy declaration page and the most recent statement
Proof must contain: insurance carrier, policy number, policy expiration date, premium balance owed
•Quote for repairs
recent quote from a licensed & insured company or contractor that details the repairs needed.