The City of Dearborn's Home Rehabilitation Program provides financial assistance (deferred loans) to qualified homeowners for the repair or rehabilitation of their homes.

Examples of Eligible Corrections:

Who is Eligible?

You must have owned and occupied a one- or two-family Dearborn residence for at least two years and have a valid Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).

Your property taxes, mortgage, and home owner's insurance payments must be up to date.

Maximum Household Income (as of February 11, 2005):

Completion of standard maintenance and minor repairs (such as smoke detectors, vacuum breakers, debris removal, and furnace inspection) may be required prior to acceptance into the program.

The home must be economically feasible to rehabilitate.

A lien, guaranteeing future repayment of the assistance provided, plus an administrative fee, will be recorded against your property.

Assistance is offered with no interest charges. Repayment of the loan and administrative fee becomes due when the home is sold or is no longer owner-occupied by the eligible applicant.

The information provided above is a representative sample of program rules and regulations. Other terms, conditions of the City of Dearborn's Home Rehabilitation Program are subject to modification without notice.

For further information call:

Economic and Community Development Department
(313) 943-2180 ext. 2 or TDD (313) 943-2074

Program funding provided by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development