Flint's Evergreen Valley Neighborhood Gets Home Improvement Grants for Residents

Targeted Help for Evergreen Valley

Homeowners in Flint's Evergreen Valley neighborhood, bounded roughly by Lapeer, Center, Lipincott, and Bagwell streets, can receive up to $10,000 in home improvement grants through Metro Community Development. The grants focus on critical repair categories that keep families safe in their homes, including roof repairs, window replacements, new boilers or furnaces, and modifications to support residents with disabilities.

Why Evergreen Valley

Evergreen Valley is one of several Flint neighborhoods that have been targeted for focused investment after decades of disinvestment and the city's ongoing recovery from the water crisis. Home improvement grants aim to stabilize property values, preserve aging housing stock, and help long-term residents stay in place. Neighborhood-specific investment has been a theme across Flint's broader revitalization strategy.

Broader Flint Home Improvement Resources

Beyond the Evergreen Valley-specific program, Flint residents can access a broader set of home improvement resources. The Flint Home Improvement Fund (FHIF) offers low- or no-interest loans of up to $20,000 to eligible homeowners in the city of Flint. To qualify, applicants must own and occupy a single-family home as their primary residence. Some FHIF loans may be partially forgiven, though program funding availability varies.

ARPA-Funded Home Repair

The City of Flint allocated approximately $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward home repair programs across the city. Allocations announced by the city included about $1.5 million to Metro Community Development, $1.5 million to Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, and $800,000 to the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department (GCCARD). Those organizations provide home repair services directly to Flint residents on a citywide basis, in addition to neighborhood-specific initiatives like the one in Evergreen Valley.

What Repairs Typically Qualify

Typical eligible repairs across these programs include roof replacement, furnace or boiler replacement, plumbing and electrical upgrades, energy-efficiency improvements, accessibility modifications such as wheelchair ramps and grab bars, window replacement, and exterior work that addresses blight. Each program has its own list of eligible work and its own limits on how funds can be spent.

Who Can Apply

Eligibility varies by program but generally includes income limits based on HUD's area median income, a requirement that the applicant own and occupy the home, and a requirement that the home be located within the city of Flint or the specific neighborhood boundary. Documentation typically includes proof of ownership, proof of income, tax records, and a property inspection identifying the needed repairs.

How to Apply

Residents interested in the Evergreen Valley program should contact Metro Community Development directly to confirm current funding availability and application requirements. For citywide programs, Habitat for Humanity of Genesee County and GCCARD accept applications for their respective home repair programs. Application periods and funding can open and close throughout the year depending on available grants, so residents should check current status before applying.