Section R. 400.7029 - Payment for home repairsRule 29.
(1) Payment for home repairs may be made only if all the following conditions are met: (a) The home is owned, being purchased, or held under a life estate by a member of the SER group and is the groups permanent, usual place of residence.(b) The SER group is living in the home, unless the members are absent due to the condition of the home or the health of a member.(c) The home is not for sale.(d) The home is not in jeopardy of loss due to unpaid property taxes or foreclosure of a mortgage or land contract.(e) The repairs are necessary to remove a direct threat to the health or safety of the SER group members.(2) Repairs shall restore the home to a livable condition.(3) The most cost-effective repair or replacement of the defect is authorized.(4) The client may be required to obtain or assist in obtaining an estimate of the costs of repairs.(5) The client may be required to use a licensed contractor.(6) If the department authorizes furnace replacement, the client may be required to purchase an energy-efficient unit.(7) Emergency relief shall not be approved for home repairs if there is no plan to ensure that the home will continue to provide shelter for the SER group in the future.(8) Payment for home repairs shall not be made unless the income of the SER group is sufficient to meet the total housing obligation of the dwelling unit, thereby assuring that the homestead will provide shelter for the SER group in the foreseeable future.(9) Payment for home repairs shall not be approved if the payment would cause the federally funded home repairs allowance or the state-funded home repairs allowance to be exceeded.(10) The federally funded home repairs allowance shall be determined by the department based upon available federal funding. The allowance shall be published in department policy and be made available to the public.(11) The state-funded home repairs allowance shall be established by the department based on available actual appropriations. The allowance shall be published in department policy and be made available to the public.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.7029
1993 AACS; 2015 MR 9, Eff. May 7, 2015