We Are Neighborhood Strong

Residents developed the Neighborhood Strong program as a resource for all families in the area with the ongoing support of Amplify GR and Home Repair Services.

This effort aims to keep residents in their homes, increase stability for families, provide funding for home repairs and reduce displacement in the community.

Homeowner Repair Grants

Owning and maintaining a home is an investment far beyond the point of purchase. Unexpected home repairs can be difficult, time-consuming and expensive. We’re here to help.

The Neighborhood Strong homeowner grant is provided through a partnership between Home Repair Services and Amplify GR. Is it time for a new roof? Do you need a new furnace for the winter?

The Neighborhood Strong Home Repair Grant is dependent on income and grants are provided with a 15%-25% copay by homeowners. Residents can receive up to $5,000 to make improvements inside and outside of the home.

Applications are now being accepted. For more information, please reach out to De’Andrea Taylor, your neighbor and housing specialist, at 616-241-2601 or dtaylor@homerepairservices.org.

How to Qualify

  • Live in an area bordered by Burton, Hall, Division, Kalamazoo and Fuller.
  • Own your own home.
  • Have a repair that impacts the livability of your home.
  • Meet the income restriction of 100% AMI or less. Using the chart, this means that a family of four making $80,200 or less can apply.

Please note: Based on individual situations, additional steps or documentation may be required.

Household Size Income Limit
1 $56,200
2 $64,200
3 $72,200
4 $80,200
5 $86,700
6 $93,100
7 $99,500
8 $105,900

 

For more information, please reach out to De’Andrea Taylor, your neighbor and housing specialist, at 616-241-2601 or dtaylor@homerepairservices.org.