$1.028 Million Grant Supports Albion and Homer Home Repairs

A $1.028 million housing grant will support minor home repairs for eligible homeowners in the City of Albion and Village of Homer.

The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority received Community Development Block Grant funding to address health and safety concerns in owner-occupied homes.

Nearly $843,000 is designated for repair projects, with the remaining funding supporting program administration.

Officials anticipate completing about 34 projects, and individual households may qualify for up to $25,000 depending on the work and program requirements.

Applicants must own and occupy a single-family home in Albion or Homer, have owned and lived in the property for at least 12 months, and have household income at or below 80% of Area Median Income.

Funding is limited, and applications are handled on a first-qualified basis.

The program is available through February 2028 while money remains, making early review of the requirements important for homeowners with urgent repair needs.

Required records can include ownership documents, current property-tax and homeowners-insurance information, income verification and financial statements.

The assistance is intended for health and safety work rather than ordinary cosmetic upgrades.

The feature image shows a separate Calhoun County Land Bank rehabilitation and illustrates the agency’s broader housing work; applicants should use the official program page and application for Albion and Homer requirements.

Questions can be directed through the Land Bank’s contact page.

Q: Who can apply for the Albion and Homer repair program?

Eligible applicants must own and occupy a single-family home in Albion or Homer, meet the 12-month ownership and residency rule, and fall within the income limits.

Q: How much assistance may a homeowner receive?

An eligible project may receive up to $25,000, depending on the repair scope and program rules.

Q: How long will applications be accepted?

The program is scheduled through February 2028, but it can close earlier if available funding is exhausted.