Thursday, May 25, 2023

County offering porch repairs to city residents

The Wayne County Land Bank is looking to enroll residents of the City of Inkster in a porch repair program funded by the Wayne County Land Bank and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. 

The program will provide repairs on the front of Inkster homes, including but not limited to roofing, steps, and railings. The porch repair program is for owner-occupied, single-family homes that are in good standing with their property tax and mortgage payments. The project cost is not to exceed $10,000 and the owner must agree to live in their home for five years following the repairs, according to a prepared statement from the agency.

Applications will be reviewed on a first-come first-serve basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered, officials cautioned. 

To obtain an application access waynecountylandbank.com…>porch project. The mailing address to return the application is Wayne County Land Bank, Attn: Joe Russel 500 Griswold, Floor 28, Detroit, MI, 48226.

Questions about the program requirements or application process, Russel at jrussel@waynecounty.com or (313) 967-0031.