Make It Home Program

City of Detroit / UCHC / Rocket Community Fund

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Converts renters of tax-foreclosed occupied homes into homeowners. City acquires occupied properties before auction and transfers to United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC), which sells to residents via 0% interest land contracts. Average purchase price under $10,000. Once you own the home, you become eligible for all homeowner repair programs. Since 2017, 1,396 families became homeowners. 96 new families in 2025.

Must occupy a tax-foreclosed property City acquires

Key Details

  • Renters can buy their occupied home before foreclosure auction
  • 0% interest land contract, average cost under $10,000
  • 1,396 families became homeowners since 2017
  • Once owned, you qualify for all repair programs
  • Contact UCHC: 313-963-3310

How to Apply

Visit Official Program Page Track this program

313-963-3310

Deadline: Annual, watch detroitmi.gov for application windows

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