City Notices & Announcements
COVID EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE
The Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD) has a COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) Program available for those in need of rental and/or utility assistance. More information is available in the flyer below, and applications are attached below as well.
CERA Program Flyer
CERA Tenant Application
CERA Owner/Landlord Application
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
People interested in applying should contact their local weatherization operator, which can be found from the link here. A weatherization assistance program is available through MDHHS. Eligibility is based on income and the home's current conditions being weatherization ready. The weatherization program can be found here.
People interested in applying should contact their local weatherization operator, which can be found from the link here.
GENESEE COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Genesee County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
Public Comment
GENESEE COUNTY ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Genesee County has released a draft of their 2021 Annual Action plan. You can find a copy here.
PROPERTY TAX & FORECLOSURE ASSISTANCE
The Genesee County Treasurer, Deb Cherry, has announced programs currently in place to help homeowners who need extra time to pay property taxes. Her office will offer guidance and possible solutions to those facing foreclosure. Website information can be found here:
GENESEE COUNTY TREASURER
STEP FORWARD MICHIGAN is another program available to homeowners needing financial assistance.
HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS
The following resources may be able to help if you're having problems making your mortgage payments:
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers refinancing options that can help people who owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth. Lenders in the FHASecure program voluntarily agree to forgive any mortgage debt that exceeds 90 percent of the current appraisal value on the home, so the homeowner can refinance into a FHA-guaranteed loan. (See https://www.hud.gov/federal_housing_administration for details).
A housing-counseling agency approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (www.hud.gov) can help you work with your lender and find out about your options.
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers refinancing options that can help people who owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth. Lenders in the FHASecure program voluntarily agree to forgive any mortgage debt that exceeds 90 percent of the current appraisal value on the home, so the homeowner can refinance into a FHA-guaranteed loan. (See https://www.hud.gov/federal_housing_administration for details).
A housing-counseling agency approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (www.hud.gov) can help you work with your lender and find out about your options.