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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION


MSHDA HOME PURCHASE REHAB (HPR)

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

MSHDA HOME PURCHASE REHAB

(HPR)

 

            Applicant(s) must not currently own a home.

 

 

            Homebuyer may receive up to $5,000 to cover:

A.        Down-Payment requirement by lender

B.        Pre-paid expenses

C.        Principal Reduction

 

 

 

            Homebuyer may receive up to $20,000 for required repairs. (Required repairs will be

determined by a Whole House Inspection, Housing Quality Standards Inspection, and

Lead Inspection/Assessment-if needed) Example of possible repairs:

            A.        Energy Efficiency

            B.        Handicap Accessibility

            C.        Preventative repairs to avoid major system failure, i.e. furnace.

            D.        Address lead based paint issues.

            Repair work can only be done by contractors who are licensed and carry liability and

            workmen’s compensation insurance.

            The funds provided for repairs and down payment assistance will result in a deferred lien

on the property and must be paid back when the home transfers ownership.

This program cannot be used to purchase, a multi unit house or property, or a home on land contract.

            Homebuyer must attend Homebuyer Orientation, and receive homeownership counseling.

            Homebuyer must contribute at least 1% (of the purchase price) of their own money,

towards the purchase of the home.  (example: inspection fees, application fees)

            Homebuyer cannot occupy the home until all repairs are completed and pass final inspections.

            This program is available in the city/village limits of the following communities: Bad Axe, Sandusky, Marlette, Croswell, Caro, Vassar and Imlay City.

 

 

 

MAXIMUM INCOME GUIDELINES

 

FAMILY SIZE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Huron

28,650

32,750

36,80

40,950

44,250

47,500

50,800

54,050

Sanilac

28,650

32,750

36,850

40,950

44,250

47,500

50,800

54,050

Tuscola

30,700

35,100

39,450

43,850

47,350

50,850

54,350

57,900

Lapeer

39,150

44,750

50,350

55,900

60,400

64,850

69,350

73,800

 

 

MINIMUM INCOME GUIDELINES

 

FAMILY SIZE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Huron

14,320

16,400

18,440

20,480

22,120

23,760

25,400

27,040

Sanilac

14,320

16,400

18,440

20,480

22,120

23,760

25,400

27,040

Tuscola

15,360

17,520

19,720

21,920

23,680

25,440

27,200

28,920

Lapeer

19,560

22,360

25,160

27,960

30,200

32,440

34,680

36,920

 

Updated 3/11/09

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If you would like to learn more call Cari at 1-989-672-1791