CDBG Resources
Important Notice
Wayne County Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation Program
Due to an overwhelming response to Wayne County's Housing Rehabilitation Program for our thirty-four participating Jurisdictions, we have suspended the acceptance of new applications. Once we service the homeowners currently on the rehabilitation list, we will reopen the application in-take process for housing repairs based on Wayne County and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations.
2021 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice(PDF, 6MB)
Community Wellness Block Grant
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Checklist(PDF, 19MB)
Wayne County First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
The Wayne County First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program provides down payment and closing cost assistance, up to $7500/home.
First Time Home Buyer Program(PDF, 163KB)
HOME Downpayment Assistance Request for Applicants(PDF, 456KB)
Programs & Services
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP I & III)
In late 2008, Wayne County was named as a recipient of $25.9 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds as part of the Housing and Economic Redevelopment Act (HERA). Learn about how these funds were allocated to benefit our neighborhoods. In 2011, Wayne County was awarded $7,839,293.00 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP3).
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by Wayne County, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is designed to generate economic activity and growth in our communities.
HOME Program
Wayne County's HOME Program utilizes federal funds to enhance home ownership for eligible homebuyers and homeowners. Activities include support for first-time homebuyers, homebuyer assistance, and housing rehabilitation.