The city has been awarded $423,500 for home improvement projects through the CDBG Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The purpose of this grant is to develop and preserve decent, affordable housing for use by low- and moderate-income families. The city has contributed $50,000 to this program, resulting in a total of $473,500 available for home improvement projects.Project selection criteria include:

• Homes must be located within the Mt. Pleasant city limits.
• Homes must be at least five years old.
• Household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. ($51,000 for a family of 2).
• Minimum funding for a project is $1,000.
• Maximum funding for a project is $40,000.
• Any project costing more than $10,000 shall be a zero interest, zero payment loan, forgivable after five years. Loans shall be secured by a second mortgage, forgiven in full at the end of five years.
• The city’s project priority is to work with homeowners to repair or replace furnaces and water heaters.

The deadline for homeowners to apply is February 7, 2025. Grant funding applications can be found at www.mt-pleasant.org/chill or picked up at City Hall, 320 W. Broadway Street.

If you have any questions, or need application assistance, email Lauren Baker at lbaker@mt-pleasant.org.