Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 35 of 1984 - Public Assistance Home Repair, Weatherization, and Shutoff Protection Act (400.1151 - 400.1165)
Section 400.1153 - Definitions.

Sec. 3.
(1) "Assisted household" means the household of a person who is receiving a heating allowance as part of a grant of general assistance or aid to families with dependent children under the social welfare act, Act No. 280 of the Public Acts of 1939, being sections 400.1 to 400.121 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
(2) "Home repairs" means energy-related structural repairs identified by a home energy analysis as being necessary or desirable before weatherization measures are installed. Home repairs include, but are not limited to, repair or replacement of windows, window frames, exterior doors, roofs, heating systems, and appropriate thermostats.
(3) "Low-income persons" means self-supporting individuals whose incomes are below 125% of poverty, as defined annually by the United States office of management and budget.
(4) "Weatherization measures" means the modification of homes and home heating systems to improve heating efficiency, including, but not limited to, caulking and weather-stripping, insulation of ceilings, attics, walls, floors, or water heaters, and installation of furnace ignition systems, clock thermostats, storm windows, or storm doors.
History: 1984, Act 35, Eff. Apr. 12, 1984

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 400 - Social Services

Act 35 of 1984 - Public Assistance Home Repair, Weatherization, and Shutoff Protection Act (400.1151 - 400.1165)

Section 400.1151 - Short Title.

Section 400.1152 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.

Section 400.1153 - Definitions.

Section 400.1154 - Additional Definitions.

Section 400.1155 - Payment for Home Repair Work and Weatherization Measures Performed; Selection of Assisted Households.

Section 400.1156 - Home Energy Analysis by Program Utility; Report; Utility Surcharges Not to Increase; Review and Recovery of Costs; Limitation on Allowable Costs.

Section 400.1157 - Authorization of Home Repairs and Weatherization Measures; Prohibition; Limitation of Amount Authorized.

Section 400.1158 - Home Repairs and Weatherization Measures for Rental Premises; Written Agreement; Conditions; Restrictions and Duties Binding on Successor in Ownership; Relocation to Another Dwelling; Discontinuing Payments for Rent.

Section 400.1159 - Expenditure of Funds.

Section 400.1160 - Competitive Bids or Contractual Arrangements for Home Repairs Performed Pursuant to MCL 339.2403; Time Limitation; Installation of Weatherization by Private For-Profit Companies; Completion Date; Rules; Supervision; Applicability o...

Section 400.1161 - Shutoff Protection; Duration; Report; Review and Investigation of Excess Energy Consumption; Reduction of Excess Consumption; Vacating Dwelling; Emergency Needs Recipient as Resident.

Section 400.1162 - Sale of Dwelling by Owner of Assisted Household; Payment to Department of Social Services.

Section 400.1163 - Legislative Oversight Committee; Creation; Composition; Report.

Section 400.1164 - Rules.

Section 400.1165 - Conditional Effective Date.