City of Westland issued the following announcement on Aug. 10.
Updated as of 08/10/21
New programs to help you!
There are a number of new programs and ways to get assistance related to the June 25-26 storm event:
State of Michigan State Emergency Relief Program
The State of Michigan has opened their State Emergency Relief (SER) program to assist households with up to $1500 in home repair services, including flood related repairs. SER also helps low-income households who are facing potential disconnect of energy and utility services, those in need of deliverable fuel, and other services. Visit MDHHS for more information and the Application for State Emergency Relief (PDF). If you need assistance with this program, Wayne Metro Community Action Agency can assist. Contact them at 313-388-9799 or visit them at Wayne Metro for more information about this program and other available options.
Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Program
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing businesses, homeowners, and renters that suffered damage during the June 25-26 storm event Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. If eligible, the loans will provide the following:
- Businesses and private non-profit organizations - loans can cover physical damage to their property along with working capital needs caused by the disaster. This can include mitigation loans in addition to the repair loans.
- Homeowners and renters - loans are available to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
More information and loan applications can be obtained by:
- Calling the SBA's Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955.
- Email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
- Visit the SBA Disaster website.
Homeowners that are eligible for Individual and Households Program (IHP) assistance may also receive additional funds for specific mitigation measures. These mitigations include:
- Roof repair to withstand higher winds and prevent water infiltration.
- Elevating a water heater or furnace to avoid future flood damage.
- Elevating or moving an electrical panel to avoid future flood damage.
Westland Community Development Homeowner Rehabilitation Program
Westland's Housing and Community Development Program has a Homeowner Rehabilitation Program available that provides deferred low interest loans for repairs of emergency housing conditions. These loans are repaid when the house is sold or rented. Visit our Housing and Community Development website for more information about the program and application.
Need assistance navigating these programs? There are people to help you!
Wayne Metro and the United Way are there to help you find out what State and Federal programs you are eligible for and assist you with navigating those programs.
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