Location Eligibility:

Resident homeowners who live in the highlighted section on the maps below are qualified to apply for this grant opportunity.

Haslett Area Eligibility Map - Homeowner Improvement Project (HIP)

Towar Gardens Eligibility Map - Homeowner Improvement Project (HIP)

Eligible Households:

Income qualified households with incomes at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).

2024 Annual Income Limits by Number of Persons in Household:

Eligible Properties Must Meet the Following Criteria:

• A single-family property which is zoned residential.
• Is permanently owner-occupied by residents and their primary residence for a minimum of 12 months.
• Is current on mortgage(s) payments, if applicable.
• Has no tax delinquencies unless payment plan is in place and payments are current.
• Is not subject to a foreclosure proceeding, court-ordered receivership, or nuisance abatement.
• Has utilities services turned on.
• Is affixed to a permanent foundation.
• All assisted properties must be standalone single-family residences with their own unique address.
• May include detached site condominium units or modular/manufactured homes permanently affixed to real property and taxed as real estate.

Only certain rehabilitation/repair costs are allowed as part of the grant program and are as follows:

• The actual cost of rehabilitating housing, including:
  • Interior and exterior improvements to meet applicable rehabilitation standards and code requirements.

• The following are eligible costs if they are implemented in conjunction with another assisted activity (cannot be standalone):
  • Energy-related repairs or improvements provided they are permanently affixed.
  • Improvements necessary for persons with accessibility needs.
  • Remediation of lead-based paint hazards or asbestos abatement.
  • Modest landscaping (seed/sod, mulch, trees/shrubs, perennials), up to $1,000.

For questions about what is and is not allowed, please contact CAHP at 517.332.4663 or rehab@capitalareahousing.org.

Applications for the program are now open, and eligible residents are encouraged to apply by Friday, November 22, 2024. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis.

Capital Area Housing Partnership (CAHP) is the third-party administrator working with Meridian Township on this grant program. Applications will be submitted to CAHP, where they will be reviewed and passed on to MSHDA for final review. Meridian Township will not be determining who is awarded the grants.

Eligible residents who wish to apply can do so by filling out the application at the link below:

Meridian Township Homeowner Improvement Project (HIP) Application

*Supporting documentation will also be needed as part of the application process. The supporting documentation list can be found on page one of the application.

Complete applications should be mailed to:

Capital Area Housing Partnership
600 W. Maple Street, Suite D
Lansing, MI 48906 

For application questions, please contact CAHP at 517.332.4663 or rehab@capitalareahousing.org.

Application Process Timeline:

• Step 1 - Homeowner Applies
  • Fill out the Meridian Township Homeowner Improvement Project (HIP) Application, provide supporting documentation, and mail to CAHP.
• Step 2 - Eligibility Review
  • CAHP reviews application first, followed by MSHDA.
  • Approval to proceed granted.
• Step 3 - Property Evaluation
  • CAHP conducts a site visit of the property, establishes eligible site work, and takes before photos.
• Step 4 - Contractor Selection
  • CAHP bids project out and homeowner approves the contractor.
• Step 5 - Closing and Lien Documents
  • Homeowner acknowledgement and mortgage/lien documents (as applicable).
• Step 6 - Construction Management
  • Proceed to complete the work.
  • Homeowner approval of contractor payment.
• Project Closeout
  • CAHP takes after photos and resident fills out customer satisfaction survey.