Other Housing Resources

Housing Rehabilitation Program
The Housing Rehabilitation Program offers affordable loans for home repairs. This a federally funded program administered by the Community Development Department. Assistance to qualified homeowners includes help determining what repairs are needed, assistance in selecting a contractor and getting a fair price, and help to ensure the repairs are complete and of good quality.
Contact Information:
Housing Rehabilitation
City Hall
300 Monroe Ave. NW, Suite 440
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Email: communitydev@grcity.us
Phone: 616-456-3030
Michigan Housing Locator.
Free service provided by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) makes it easy to search for properties that participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and other subsidized-housing programs. Property owners can also list rental units at no charge.
RESIDENTIAL SAFETY PROGRAM
We want you to be safe in your home! The Residential Safety Program (RSP) is a voluntary program to prevent fires. The goal is to reduce the number and severity of fires.
WHAT WE OFFER
Fire safety check
Free smoke alarm upgrades and installations
Free carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installations
One-on-one fire safety consultation
A connection with our partners to assist with fire safety issue
ELIGIBILITY
We offer this program regardless of what neighborhood you live in. To qualify for the program, ask yourself two questions:
Do you live in Grand Rapids?
Do you own your home?
If you answered, "yes!" to those two questions, you're eligible!
SIGN UP TODAY
Call 311 or 616-456-3000.
An agent will help you schedule your fire safety check!
Eviction or Home Foreclosure Prevention
Home Repair Services
Resources for Kent County homeowners, including critical repair support for low-income residents, access ramps, bath modifications, home maintenance workshops, home inspections and a DIY kitchen remodeling program. Offers financial literacy workshops as well as foreclosure prevention counseling.
Community Action Partnership of Kent County
A division of the Area Community Services Employment & Training Council (ACSET). Offers food assistance, utility shut-off assistance, help with rental arrears and other services.
Grand Rapids Urban League
Offers counseling, advocacy and direct services to residents faced with obstacles to employment, housing or education.
Local Housing Authorities
Grand Rapids Housing Commission
Administers Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.
Kent Community Action
Administers a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.
Wyoming Housing Commission
Administers Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
Administers Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and Homeownership programs.
Home Ownership Resources
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
Works with volunteers and prospective low-income home owners to build affordable homes in Kent County and eastern Ottawa County. Also offers low-cost home improvement materials, including fixtures, appliances and furniture.
ICCF Community Homes
Nonprofit agency offers rental housing and homeownership programs, as well as an emergency housing program. Provides the homeownership training required by tmost Michigan homeownership programs.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Leverages public and private partnerships to create and preserve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income Michigan residents. Services include home ownership counseling, down payment assistance, loan programs and the Michigan Mortgage Credit Certificate program.