Community Development Block Grant Program

Rent / Mortgage / Utility Assistance Program

Low-to-moderate income Dearborn residents unable to pay their rent, mortgage or utilities due to the financial impact of COVID-19 can apply beginning Monday, Jan. 18 to receive up to $5,000 to cover up to six months’ worth of bills through a new grant program offered by the City of Dearborn.

Brownfield Redevelopment Program

The Economic and Community Development Department of the City of Dearborn encourages the redevelopment of brownfield sites. “Brownfield” is a term describing the obstacle to property redevelopment caused by the threat of liability from existing contamination (environmental impairment, functional obsolescence, etc.). The ECD is prepared to partner with developers in the endeavor of identifying and vigorously seeking technical and financial assistance from various funding programs, depending on project eligibility. The ECD assists the BRA of the City of Dearborn in the processing of requests for assistance for brownfield redevelopment projects, contact the ECD at 313-943-2180, ext. 5 for additional information.