1. Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) Weatherization and Housing Rehabilitation Programs November 28th 2018

2. OCED Housing Assistance
OCED through the Home Weatherization and Housing Rehabilitation program can address:
Energy efficiency home improvements
General home improvements –code violations, safety concerns
Emergency repairs (furnaces, water heaters & roofs)
Repairs to mobile homes
Accessibility improvements (entrance ramps)

3. Weatherization Assistance Program
Funded thru the US Department of Energy (DOE)
Eligibility at 200% Federal Poverty Level
Services are free of charge (avg. $4,000)
Homeowners and renters eligible
Apartment are NOT eligible
Energy saving improvements are the focus
Currently short waiting list

4. Weatherization Assistance Program
The Weatherization Program covers work that has an acceptable Return on Investment
Attic and wall insulation
Furnace safety checks and replacement
Air sealing of gaps and cracks
Very few windows are replaced
Refrigerator replacement
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors
Work usually takes 1 or 2 days to complete

5. Typical Weatherization Work
Poorly insulated attic
Well insulated attic

6. OCED Housing Assistance
Housing Rehabilitation Program
Funded thru the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Eligibility at 80% Area Medium Income
Services can be free or in the form of a loan
Only homeowners are eligible
Wider array of services are possible
Long wait list time (depending on jurisdiction)
Only residents of Urban County jurisdictions are eligible

7. Rehab Program Eligible Jurisdictions
City of Ann Arbor
Northfield Township
City of Ypsilanti
Dexter Township
Ypsilanti Charter Township
Lima Township
Pittsfield Charter Township
Manchester Township
Ann Arbor Charter Township
City of Saline
Bridgewater Township
Saline Township
Salem Township
Sylvan Township
Superior Charter Township
Webster Township
York Charter Township
Village of Dexter
Scio Township

8. Rehab Program Eligible Jurisdictions

9. Jurisdictions not part of the Urban County
Jurisdictions not Participating
Lodi Township
Freedom Township
Sharon Township
Lyndon Township
Village of Manchester
City of Milan
City of Chelsea

10. Housing Rehabilitation Program
Single Family Rehabilitation - sub program
Most often assistance provided for Roof Replacements
General home improvements
Code violations
Lead based paint remediation
Homeowner accepts a lien on the property
0% interest, no payments, forgiven after 30 years
Funds are paid back when home is sold
Work can take a few days to several weeks to complete

11. Housing Rehabilitation Program
Before
After

12. Housing Rehabilitation Program
Emergency Assistance- sub program
Furnace or Water Heater replacement
Help with clogged or damaged sewer lines
Funds are grant based up to $5,000
A lien on the property is issued from $5,000 and up
Emergency liens are forgiven after 5 years
We prioritize emergency work. Fastest response time.

13. Housing Rehabilitation Program

14. Housing Rehabilitation Program
Accessibility Ramp Assistance - sub program
Ramps are commonly installed (metal is preferred)
Grab bars are eligible
A lien is placed on the property in the amount of the cost of the project.
Property liens are forgiven after five years.
A bit of a long wait for service

15. Accessibility Ramp

16. Housing Rehabilitation Program
Manufactured Housing assistance
Mainly roof replacements and furnace and water heater replacements
Work is grant based up to $7,500
One of the only significant sources of assistance for folks who live in a mobile home community

17. DTE’s Test and Tune Program
We are seeking applications!
Furnace tune up and safety check
Replacement of unsafe or inoperable furnaces
Refrigerators built before the year 2000 can qualify for automatic replacement
Installation of programmable thermostat and faucet aerators (where not already present)

18. DTE’s Test and Tune Program
Eligibility for the Test and Tune Program is at 80% of AMI
Single family homes are eligible
Mobile homes are eligible
Renter may apply with landlord approval
Larger multi unit rentals are not eligible
Call Katrina Orcino

19. General Program Information
To apply for these programs contact:
Katrina Orcino
Aaron Kraft