NEWS RELEASE
FOR AUGUST 14, 2024 RELEASE

CONTACT: Fabian L. Knizacky, Mason County Administrator
231-843-7999
[email protected] ​

MASON COUNTY RECEIVES $500,000 HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANT TO 
HELP HOMEOWNERS WITH REPAIRS

The Mason County Board of Commissioners accepted an agreement with the State of Michigan granting the County $500,000 for homeowner repair projects for the 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).

Who is Eligible? Households at or below 80% of AMI who own homes that need to be repaired. 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
  • Accessibility modifications
  • Lead remediation
  • Window and door replacement
  • Porches
  • Interior walls and ceilings
  • Floor coverings
  • Wells and septic systems
How to Apply: Applications can be found and accepted at FiveCAP, Inc. (302 Main Street N., Scottville, MI 49454) and the Mason County Administration Department at the Mason County Airport Terminal (5300 W US-10, Ludington, MI 49431). Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis.

To find the application online, please follow this link:
https://www.masoncounty.net/userfiles/filemanager/