FREE Contractor's Training March 10 for Rehabilitation Housing Program

by Trudy Galla
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
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A FREE Training Session will be hosted by Leelanau County for contractors interested in working on homeowner rehabilitation projects through the County Housing Program.  This program offers loans at 0% interest to homeowners who are at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI), and affordable loan terms.

Date:  Thursday, March 10, Government Center, Lower Level

Check IN:  7:45 AM (Light Breakfast/Coffee)

Time:  8:00 am (Done by 9:30 / 10 am)

To attend, RSVP to 231-256-9812 or housing@co.leelanau.mi.us 

• This session will explain how contractors are approved to work with the housing
rehabilitation program.
• Contractors must be licensed and insured to work on projects for the housing program.
• A review of the program, Section 3 requirements, contractor requirements, and a
Question/Answer period will be held with staff from Construction Codes, and Planning and Community Development.
• Contractors attending will receive informational packets, and forms to be added to the bidders list. Applications for homeowner’s interested in applying for assistance under this
program will also be available.
• Leelanau County expects to complete 15-25 rehabilitation projects over the next two (2) years with projects up to a maximum of $40,000.


All contractors welcome (general contractors, excavating, well drilling, plumbing, electrical,
heating/cooling, building). Women and minority contractors, as well as those who work with
minority subcontractors, are encouraged to attend.
Please call 231-256-9812 to make a Reservation.

Sponsored by: Leelanau County Housing Program