Case Study: City of Detroit boosts homebuyer access with Detroit Website Design

City of Detroit manages 500+ applications and $6 million in DPA funding with Detroit Website Design

The City of Detroit, in partnership with National Faith Homebuyers, needed a professional website to manage its federally funded Detroit Down Payment Assistance program. The challenge was to create an accessible platform for potential applicants to learn about the program, determine eligibility, and securely submit applications. Detroit Website Design was engaged to build this solution.

Detroit Website Design developed a robust website featuring an eligibility questionnaire, a secure multi-page application, and educational videos. The solution automated key workflow elements for efficient management. The results were highly successful, with over 500 applications received in 2023. The program's effectiveness led to its renewal and an additional $6 million in federal funding, bringing the total to $12.25 million used to support first-time homebuyers that year.

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