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Leelanau County Housing Development Programs

Provemont Pines - Lake Leelanau - West Lot [Click here to view full size picture]

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Since 1993, Leelanau County has administered housing programs for low and medium income families. With grants from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and other federal, state and local resources, over $5.75 million dollars has been used to renovate or construct over 115 homes for qualified homeowners and homebuyers.

Application for Home Improvement Loan

Contractor - Registration Form to Bid on Projects

New Home Construction

11876 S. Erie St. Empire [Click here to view full size picture]

Since 2002, the Leelanau County Planning and Community Development Office has completed twenty five family homes. The homes are located in the New Neighborhood in the Village of Empire ( see photo above), Cedar, Lake Leelanau, Maple City, Northport and Suttons Bay. The sale price of the homes ranged from $ 78,000.00 to $ 133,000.00 based on size and location.

The County completed the eight Provemont Pines Condominiums on S. St. Joseph St. in Lake Leelanau. All units have been sold to eligible families with the help of Leelanau REACH, the county non-profit housing corporation. Three homes in Suttons Bay were also built and sold.

For information on the two (2) new Northport homes that are for sale - contact the planning department at 231-256-9812.

To be eligible to buy a home, families must meet certain income criteria and be able to obtain their own financing with a mortgage from a bank or mortgage company. A minimum of 1% of the sale price in homebuyer cash is required. Homebuyers must be willing to participate in the Community Land Trust program, applicable for some homes. (CLT- see link below for Homestretch Inc.)

Housing Rehabilitation Program

Family home before renovation [Click here to view full size picture]

Family home after renovation [Click here to view full size picture]

The Planning & Community Development office works with loan programs through Rural Development and MSHDA to coordinate home improvement loans for county homeowners. Homeowner's must meet income guidelines and the homes must be the primary residence of the applicants. The information provided on the application is verified through credit reports, employment checks and bank verifications. All information is kept confidential. Interest rates range from 0% to 3% based on household income and program guidelines.

The County also works with two other loan programs, MSHDA and Rural Development. Information on each loan program is available at the office.

Rehabilitation work can include septic systems, wells, windows & doors, siding, roofing, electrical & plumbing, etc. Need work done on your home? Print out the application listed above for a Home Improvement Loan, and return to the Planning & Community Development office.