City of Saginaw, Michigan

April 19, 2023 SAGINAW, MI—The City of Saginaw kicks off the application process for Phase II Roofs of the ARPA Home Rehabilitation Program on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall. The City would like to remind City of Saginaw residents of this opportunity to apply and the qualifications for the program.

To complete an application, City of Saginaw residents can attend one of our Open Application Events on Saturday, April 22 or Saturday April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 1315 S. Washington Avenue Room 205. Residents planning to attend one of the events are asked to bring the required documentation, including valid identification, a copy of their current utility bill or deed, documentation of income and, if necessary, a MIHAF application number. Residents needing special accommodations can also schedule an appointment with city staff starting Monday, April 24 through April 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact
989-577-0184 or email ARPASERVICE@saginaw-mi.com. Click here to view the program flyer for more information.

Criteria for the Saginaw Home Rehabilitation Program are as follows:
  • Must be a City of Saginaw resident
  • Must prove ownership of the dwelling for at least 1 year –this is accomplished by way of a copy of the deed and current utility bill.
  • Must fall below ARPA Household Income Limit –which is 300% of Low to Moderate Income (LMI) levels as established by the ARPA Act. –Documentation of income is required
  • Must be current on all property taxes and water fees or have a completed Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) application number
  • Due to limited funds, selection will be based on lowest income and/or need

The program will be managed by the Office of Management and  Budget/Community Services—Community Development Block Grant Division,  along with Neighborhood Services and Inspections. Collectively, these departments operate the city’s Basic Needs Program. Yolanda M. Bland, Director of the Office of Management and Budget/Community Services, commented on the Home Rehabilitation program, “This is an awesome program that is helping a lot of people. When Phase I is complete, over 200 homes in the City of Saginaw will have received new furnaces. The Home Rehabilitation Team has a wide range of experience working with residents and administering basic needs assistance programs. We look forward to meeting with citizens and walking them through the application process for Phase II-Roofs. I encourage those City of Saginaw residents who may qualify to attend one of our application events or contact our office to schedule an appointment.”

To view the Phase II-Home Rehabilitation Flyer, click here
To view the April 3 presentation on the Home Rehabilitation Program, click here
To schedule an appointment or for more information on the Home Rehabilitation Program, call 989-577-0184
or
Email: ARPASERVICE@saginaw-mi.com

For additional information on ARPA funding and allocation information, please visit the ARPA page on the City’s website at www.saginaw-mi.com/ARPA or follow the City of Saginaw on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofsaginawgovernment/

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