The ‘Renew #Detroit’ crews completed their 500th roof replacements since the city program was announced in late 2021.
On Wednesday, Mayor Mike Duggan Councilmember @cmlatishajohnson met with Barbara I’Ron at her home on Roxbury in the Outer Drive-Hayes neighborhood.
The 85-year-old has lived in her home for 37 years, and recently received a brand-new roof, as the old one was allowing water damage inside her house. Ms. I’Ron applied for the Renew Detroit program when it was launched.
“I appreciate this roof repair, and everything was done so nice,” said I’Ron. “I have lived here since 1987. This is a blessing and I thank you.”
The Renew Detroit program was announced in September 2021, funded by $30 million from President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
n partnership with Detroit City Council, we created the Renew Detroit program to make sure long-term Detroit seniors were not forced leave their home because of a leaky roof they could not afford to replace on their retirement income,” said Mayor Duggan. “We’ve done this for 500 Detroit seniors so far and we’re going to do up to another 1,500 before we are done.”
While Renew Detroit is now closed for applications, the city offers the Detroit 0% Home Repair Loan Program. This program provides loans to Detroit homeowners of $5,000 to $25,000 to complete home repairs and resolve health and safety issues.
Homeowners have 10 years to pay back the loans, which are provided at 0% interest – meaning homeowners pay back only what they borrow. Those interested in applying can find more information here. detroitmi.gov/how-do-i/obtain-grant-information/home-repair-program
