Oakland County Roofs, Ramps, and Repairs Program

Oakland County, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, has established a program to provide grants for minor home repairs to eligible households within the City of Pontiac.

The program offers a variety of home repairs, helping homeowners to repair and replace roofs, heating systems, plumbing, water heaters, electrical hazards, improve accessibility, windows and doors, deck and porch repairs, kitchen and bath upgrades as well as a variety of other home upgrades.

Our Roofs, Ramps, and Repairs Program is now closed. If you have any questions or wish to be contacted when the application reopens, please contact us.

A limited amount of grant money will be available and is distributed to eligible households based on the following guidelines:

The home must be a single family, owner-occupied dwelling.
The home must be located in one of the qualified areas (see map).
The repair is estimated to cost less than $25,000.
Priority is given to seniors 62 years and older.
The program will be first come, first served determined by a completed application.

HOME REPAIRS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

HIGHEST PRIORITY

Roof repairs or replacement
Heating systems (non-emergency)
Plumbing (Well/Septic/Sewer/
Interior Waste and Water Lines)
Water Heater
Electrical Hazards
Windows
Entrance Doors
Municipal Code Violations
(including removing garages,
sheds or pools for health or safety
reasons)
Remediation of Lead Based Paint
Accessibility improvements
(including: ramps, stand up
showers, handicapped bars, etc.)

MEDIUM PRIORITY

Exterior porches, steps, railings,
and decks
Waterproofing of basements or
crawl spaces

LOW PRIORITY

Exterior Walls (repair of siding)
Interior Floors, Walls, and
Ceilings
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Insulation

THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY PROGRAM

For heating emergencies (NO HEAT during extremely cold weather – November 1st to April 1st) applicants will be referred to other emergency programs.

Oakland County Roofs, Ramps, and Repairs Program

HOME REPAIRS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

HIGHEST PRIORITY

MEDIUM PRIORITY

LOW PRIORITY

THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY PROGRAM

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