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City of Grand Rapids Housing Rehabilitation Program, opens a new window
- City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave. NW Suite 400, Grand Rapids, opens a new window
- (616) 456-3030
The Housing Rehabilitation Program offers affordable loans for home repairs. This is a federally funded program administered by the Community Development Department. Assistance to qualified homeowners includes, helping determining what repairs are needed, selecting a contractor and getting a fair price, as well as ensuring repairs are complete and of good quality.
Home Rehabilitation through accessKENT, opens a new window
- 121 Martin Luther King Jr. St SE, Suite 110, Grand Rapids
- (616) 632-7950
The principle purpose of Kent County's Housing Rehabilitation Program is to maintain or improve the structural condition and safety of homes belonging to low and moderate income households within Kent County. The program is funded with the Federal Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Home Repair Services, opens a new window
- 1100 South Division, Grand Rapids, opens a new window
- (616) 241-2601
Offers educational and repair services for homeowners. Income-based home repair assistance is available depending on household size and income.
Habitat for Humanity ReStores, opens a new window
- 5701 S Division Ave., Wyoming, opens a new window | (616) 531-4591
- 5920 Alpine Ave NW, Comstock Park, opens a new window | (616) 647-9292
Independently owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations that accept donations and sell home improvement items to the public at a fraction of the retail price.
Rental and Home Ownership Programs
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, opens a new window
- 425 Pleasant St SW, Grand Rapids, opens a new window
- (616) 774-2431
Works with volunteers and prospective low-income home owners to build affordable homes in Kent County and eastern Ottawa County. Also offers low-cost home improvement materials, including fixtures, appliances and furniture.
Inner City Christian Federation, opens a new window
- 415 Martin Luther King Jr. St SE, Suite 100, Grand Rapids
- (616) 336-9333
Nonprofit agency offers rental housing and home ownership programs, as well as an emergency housing program. Provides the home ownership training required by the GRHC's home ownership programs.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority, opens a new window
Nonprofit agency offers rental housing and home ownership programs, as well as an emergency housing program. Provides the home ownership training required by the GRHC's home ownership programs.
Additional Housing Resources
Grand Rapids Urban League, opens a new window
- 745 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, opens a new window
- (616) 245-2207
Offers counseling, advocacy and direct services to residents faced with obstacles to employment, housing or education.
Fair Housing Center of West Michigan, opens a new window
- 20 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, opens a new window
- (616) 451-2980
Promotes equal housing opportunity and fair housing through education, research and advocacy services that include fair housing complaint intake, investigation and resolution.
Practical Guide for Landlords and Tenants, opens a new window
This booklet is designed to inform tenants and landlords about their rights and responsibilities in rental relationships.
The Home Improvement Reference Center
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL) and provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
Michigan Housing Locator, opens a new window
Free service provided by the Michigan State Housing Authority (MSHDA) makes it easy to search for properties that participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and other subsidized-housing programs. Property owners can also list rental units at no charge.