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LUDINGTON — The Mason County Board of Commissioners recently accepted an agreement with the State of Michigan granting the county $500,000 for homeowner repair projects for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) program. The county will provide $50,000 of matching funds for additional rehabilitation projects under this program.
Homeowner rehabilitation funds up to $40,000 per household are available for residents of Mason County with incomes at or below 80% of the area medium income (AMI). The home must be the primary residence of the homeowners for a minimum of 12 months. There will be an income verification process to confirm household eligibility.
What Projects Can Be Completed? Eligible repairs include:
- Roof replacement or repair
- Concrete, asphalt, and masonry replacement or repair
- Hazardous tree removal or tree trimming
- Handrail installation
- Electrical repairs
- Plumbing replacement or repair
- Furnace and/or air conditioner replacement or repairs
- Waterproofing
- Tuck-pointing
- Hot water heater replacement
- Insulation
- Foundation repairs (crack repairs, leaks, sump pump installation, etc.)
- Retaining walls
Applications can be found and accepted at FiveCAP, Inc., 302 N. Main St., Scottville and the Mason County Administration Department at the Mason County Airport Terminal, 5300 W US-10, Pere Marquette Township.
Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis.
To find the application online, click here.
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