FIRST as there are programs to help with not only emergency housing but also transitional
housing and agencies that will help with security deposits and getting you into low-income
housing. Check carefully under each agencies listing to see if you qualify for their services!
If you need a roommate to help with the bills, you may want to check out
See the MACOMB and OAKLAND COUNTY resource list below for another roommate database!
NOTE: For Persons Diagnosed with HIV or AIDS
Do you need help paying rent in Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland or St. Clair Counties?
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The Warren-EMA Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program is a federally-funded program
that assists you in paying your rent if your income falls within allowable limits. A waiting list
is being established for qualified applicants. If you wish to have an application mailed to you,
please call 586-574-4680 and leave your name and address on the answering machine.
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AFC / Group Homes Locator
Please see the links above. The links provides access to all AFC/ Group homes with active licenses through the State of Michigan (LARA).
Affordable Rental Housing Directory (ARHD)
Note: Search by city.
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Affordable Housing
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HUD Resource Locator
DETROIT & METRO DETROIT HOUSING LISTS OPENING!
Detroit Home Connect
Detroit Home Connect is a new City of Detroit service that provides you a central first step
in finding housing in Detroit that meets your affordability and household needs. You can understand your eligibility for rental units by exploring options based on your family size,
age, and income. Detroit Home Connect is an initiative of the City of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department.
PET RESOURCES WHILE HOMELESS
Safety Net Foster Program
The Safety Net Program provides foster support to owned pets while their owners are
navigating hospitalization, eviction, fleeing domestic violence and more. For more
that needs fostering.
HOUSING INFO
Detroit Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting Lists Open
The Detroit Housing Commission's Public Housing Waiting Lists opened October 1, 2024
All applicants must apply online at www.dhcmi.org. Applicants must be 18 years of age or
a legally emancipated minor at the time of wait list application. You MUST have an active
email address in order to apply.
NATIONWIDE WAITING LISTS OPEN NOW
You can view the list of open Section 8 Voucher (also known as a Housing Choice Voucher)
wait lists in the U.S. or search for a specific city, state, or zip code. If you see an open wait
list you're interested in, click on it to learn about the application process.
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Learn more about Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers:
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NATIONWIDE-OPEN PUBLIC HOUSING & APARTMENT WAITING LISTS BY STATES
Public/subsidized housing is where your rent is based on your annual gross adjusted income, generally not to exceed 30%. If you see an open waiting list you're interested in, click on it to
learn about the application process. You can also search for a specific city, state, or zip code.
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NATIONWIDE-FIND RENTALS THAT ACCEPT SECTION 8 VOUCHERS
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MICHIGAN PUBLIC HOUSING & PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER WAIT LISTS
Public and Project-Based Voucher Housing (also known as subsidized housing) is where your
rent is based on your annual gross adjusted income, generally not to exceed 30%. If you see
an open waiting list you're interested in, click on it to learn about the application process. (Not
all cities have a Housing Commission).
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Learn more about Public Housing:
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LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES / COMMISSIONS WAIT LISTS
These agencies manage the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs
for HUD and are also known as Public Housing Agencies (PHAs). If you see an open waiting list you're interested in, click on it to learn about the application process. (Not all cities have Housing Commissions). If the waiting list is closed, you can sign up to be alerted when it opens.
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If you need public housing assistance or would like specific information about public housing
programs such as housing choice vouchers, please contact your local Public Housing Agency.
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
Phone: 517-373-9184
We serve the people of Michigan by partnering to provide quality housing that is affordable,
a cornerstone of diverse, thriving communities.
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MSHDA - Renters
Renters. MSHDA oversees and administers a variety of rental housing programs. These
programs involve Housing Choice Voucher assistance or subsidized housing through
Low Income Tax Credits, HOME, CDBG and/or MSHDA Multifamily Development Loans.
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MSHDA Affordable Rental Housing Directory (ARHD)
This web site provides access to a comprehensive listing of rental housing within the State
of MI that has received financing from federal, state, or local housing agencies. Site functions include the ability to search, query, and export data.
Here is the link Get Help Before Filing a Complaint | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) You can speak with an FHEO intake specialist by calling
800-669-9777 or TTY: 800-877-8339.
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If it’s a (MSHDA Michigan State Housing Development Authority) property:
Contact MSHDA / Lansing Office
735 E. Michigan Ave
P.O. Box 30044
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-335-9885 Toll-Free 855-646-7432
The MICHIGAN HOUSING LOCATOR WEBSITE is available for all Michigan rental properties. Landlords post applications, leases, and photos of their rental properties. For renters (and prospective renters), posted rental units include details on their availability and the rent.
Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit
5555 Conner Suite 1017
Detroit, MI 48213-3448
Phone: 313-963-1274
The Center’s mission is to ensure equal access to housing without discrimination based
on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, & all other protected
class categories under federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws and ordinances.
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From 1977 to the present, the Fair Housing Center has strived to fulfill its mission by engag-
ing in the following activities: Providing assistance to individuals pursuing legal rights and
remedies related to fair housing; offering housing assistance and counseling; providing com-
munity outreach, education and fair housing training; and performing research in the area of housing. Our service area is the Detroit Metropolitan Area, consisting of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties.
Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan & Mid MI
P.O. Box 7825
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Phone: 877-979-FAIR
The mission of the Fair Housing Center of Southeast & Mid-Michigan (FHC) is to end discrim-
ination in housing and public accommodations and to promote accessible, integrated com-
munities. We are a non-profit dedicated to investigating complaints of illegal housing discri- mination based on federal, state, and local fair housing laws, as well as resolving reasonable accommodation and modification requests for people with disabilities. Protected classes in-
clude race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, familial status (the presence of child-
ren), marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Lakeshore Legal Aid Counsel & Advocacy Law Line
16250 Northland Dr. Suite 363
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248-443-8068 New Client Intake: 888-783-8190
Lakeshore Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal services
to people who are low-income, seniors, & survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault
in our communities.
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Covers a WIDE variety of legal matters!
- Landlord / Tenant Matters
Now serving residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Lakeshore Legal Aid has 14 locations across Southeast Michigan.
HOUSING SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS &
FIRST RESPONDERS
Emergency RV
EmergencyRV provides urgently needed shelter to First Responders and victims of wildfires
or other natural disasters. If you lost your home due to a recent wildfire/natural disaster and
are in need of emergency-transitional housing, please complete the "Survivor Intake Form" on the site!
SENIOR LOW-INCOME HOUSING LISTED BELOW!
NOTE:
Michigan law allows low-income senior citizens to terminate rental agreements if they qualify and are offered the opportunity for subsidized senior housing. Tenants who qualify must have occupied their rental unit for more than 13 months and must provide a 60-day written notice.
The law also applies to tenants who can no longer live independently. To be released from ren-tal agreements under these circumstances, a notarized statement from a physician is necessary.
NOTE:
Be sure to check with YOUR City or COUNTY to see if they maintain Senior Housing units themselves! Many do maintain these for their residents!
Adult Well-Being Services
1423 Field
Detroit, M I 48214
Phone: 313-924-7860 Toll-Free: 800-782-2918 TTY: 313-825-2428
Case Management Services: Services that coordinate, link, monitor, & advocate for assistance
to clients that improves functioning and meets individual needs. Case Managers help with treatment planning and provide referrals and assistance with food, clothing, housing, trans-portation, Medicaid/SSI/SSDI application assistance, and/or other specialized services.
Baldwin Society
Corporate Office:
6905 Telegraph Road, Suite 360
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: 248-422-0292
Whether you choose a Baldwin House Senior Living community in Birmingham, Brownstown Township, Clinton Township, Grand Rapids, Hazel Park, Pontiac or Spring Lake, you’ll enjoy an independent, maintenance-free lifestyle. As seniors’ needs change, their home doesn’t have to, because Baldwin House offers various levels of services for those who need it. Baldwin House Brownstown offers the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program to keep rent affordable for seniors.
City of Roseville / Subsidized Senior Citizens Housing Program
This is a federally funded program, which provides affordable housing for senior citizens. Effective July 30, 2018, both Senior Buildings and Campus are smoke-free.
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Eastland Senior Building
18330 Eastland St.
Senior citizens 62 years old and older are eligible. Residents of Roseville (living or working)
are given preference over nonresident applicants. The rent is calculated based on 30% of
annual adjusted income. All utilities are included, except for telephone and cable television. Eligibility is determined by household size and annual gross income preference over non- resident applicants. The rent is calculated based on 30% of annual adjusted income. All util-
ities are included, except for telephone & cable television. Eligibility is determined by house-hold size and annual gross income.
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Lawn Senior Buildings
25524 and 25525 Lawn St.
These buildings are designated for seniors 62 years of age and older, and non-elderly people
50 years old or older. Residents of Roseville (living or working) are given preference over non- resident applicants. The rent is calculated based on 30% of one's annual adjusted income. All utilities are included, except for telephone and cable television. Eligibility is determined by household size and annual gross income.
CSI CO-OP Senior Apartments / Cooperative Communities / Affordable Housing
Phone: 800-593-3052 TDD: 800-348-7011
Non-profit housing for seniors in various Michigan communities. Membership is $100 in lieu
of security deposit. Adults 62 years and older may apply. Applicants not aged 62 years or older who are verified mobility impaired are also eligible. This agency has a very large number of buildings throughout Michigan!
Housing Bureau for Seniors
3621 S. State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-998-9339
The Housing Bureau for Seniors assists adults 55+ obtain and/or maintain sustainable housing through the provision of eviction and foreclosure prevention services as well as housing coun- seling. As a part of Michigan Medicine, we are not-for-profit and charge no fees. With a solid foundation of support from Michigan Medicine, the contributions of private and corporate donors, and grants from local civic groups and municipalities, we are able to ensure ongoing services.
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
6735 Telegraph #30
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: 248-642-4260 833-44-JHELP
Offers a wide variety of housing programs for different populations including Seniors.
LifeBUILDERS Detroit
20141 Kelly
Detroit, MI 48225
Phone: 313-401-5433
We’ve already rehabbed over 80 properties in Regent Park, & have invested millions of dollars
to provide safe, affordable housing to people seeking to live there. We are now able to rent and sell properties to citizens who are like-minded in our desire for the rebuilding of the neighbor- hood. Interested in renting or buying a LifeBUILDERS home? You can schedule an appointment with our housing department, or request a housing application.
1. For security purposes, we don’t provide the address of our rental locations, but be aware
that they are within the Regent Park neighborhood, (In between 8 Mile and 7 Mile, and Kelly Rd. and Gratiot).
2. Income requirement: Rent cannot exceed 30% of gross total income. (for example, a monthly rent of $1,000 requires a gross income of at least $3,334)
Lincoln Park Housing Commission / Lincoln Park Tower
1356 Electric
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Phone: 313-388-4660 TTY: 800-989-1833
Lincoln Park Tower offers high-rise living and a warm and welcoming lifestyle. Our smoke
free community offers one bedroom one bath apartment homes designed for your comfort
and convenience. The beautifully landscaped atrium, with skylight, provides a space for
year-round resident enjoyment. Special amenities enhance your living experience. An on-
staff Activities Director plans social events and outings. Transportation is complimentary
for Lincoln Park residents. A Resources and Referral Center, staffed by a licensed social
worker, is on-site to assist with medical or special needs. Individuals and families, who
meet the age and income guidelines established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), are invited to submit an application. Head of household must be at
least 62 years of age or older or disabled. We invite you to call or visit to request an appli-
cation.
National Church Residences Senior Communities
Canton Place
44505 Ford
Canton, MI 48187
Phone:734-981-6420
Income-Based Housing
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CLARK EAST TOWER
1550 East Clark
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-482-5511
Income-Based Housing
As the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of affordable senior housing & services, our
senior care services strive to provide a higher quality of life for the thousands of people we serve nationwide. Our person-centered approach ensures each resident’s needs will be met,
no matter what level of care they may need. The lifestyle that you or your loved one deserves
is within reach. National Church Residences offers 310 communities in 25 states.
SAMARITAS (formerly Lutheran Social Services of Michigan)
8131 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48214
Phone: 313-823-7700
Provides 929 subsidized apartments for seniors, families and persons with disabilities.
Provides shelter to homeless families and help those families find permanent housing
and cares for people with developmental disabilities in group homes.
See SYNOD HELPS under Multiple Counties Served below!
The Baptist Manor
30301 West 13 Mile
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 248-626-6100
The Baptist Manor is a non-profit, faith-based organization that has provided affordable,
quality housing and personal care to senior citizens for the past 69 years. Under the spon-
sorship of area churches, and through the private support of caring neighbors, our unique
complex has grown to become a 35-acre campus with multiple programs. The campus con-
sists of five communities, four located on W. 13 Mile Rd. and the other on Drake Rd. both in Farmington Hills, MI. The residents residing at The Baptist Manor come from many cultural,
ethnic backgrounds and income levels. We provide a much needed housing option for the significantly under-served/underprivileged low-income segment of the senior population
residing in the Metropolitan Detroit Area.
The Baptist Manor offers housing to persons who are 62 years and older.
Trinity Health Senior Communities
Corporate Address:
20555 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152-2363
Phone: 734-343-6600
Enjoy freedom, convenience and privacy. Our Subsidized Senior Apartments offer affordable apartments for low-income seniors. These communities are subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Contact the communities below to see if you qualify.
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HUD communities offer a variety of apartments and community spaces. Seniors gain access
to social opportunities, maintenance free living and resources. While health care services are not included in independent living, there are service coordinators on-site who can help resi- Adents gain access to a variety of programs and supportive services. Subsidized Senior Apart- ments are available in IN & MI.
Volunteers of America Michigan Affordable Housing
21415 Civic Center Dr. Suite 306
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: 248-945-0101
SENIORS:
For seniors, maintaining independence is important. We provide housing for seniors who want to live independent lifestyles where they can thrive and age in place. Our senior residents de- serve the quality of life that they desire and our commitment to service-enriched housing offers them just that.
FAMILIES:
Our properties provide low-income working families a place to call home. In addition to larger units with two, three and four bedrooms, we provide services that help to address the needs
of both children and their parents. By providing families with the space they need and services that help parents and their children thrive, we help families build communities.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:
Our housing for persons with disabilities reflect the needs and wants of the persons who reside in the homes and we accommodate the changing needs of our residents.
HOUSING AGENCIES FOR MULTIPLE COUNTIES
See Adult Well-Being Services above under Senior Housing!
Also see Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit above and also Volunteers of America
Michigan under Senior Housing!
Angel's Place
29299 Franklin
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: 248-350-2203
Angels’ Place will act as a resource, helping families identify and navigate service needs.
An individual does not need to be seeking services from Angels’ Place in order to exper-
ience a listening ear and the sharing of any information and knowledge that we may have.
Residential Services:
Angels’ Place manages and operates homes nestled into existing neighborhoods, provid-
ing the appropriate level of staffing support to each resident to assure safety, well-being
and a fully involved life.
These homes are located in the tri-county area of Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties.
Community Housing Network
Troy Office:
5505 Corporate Dr. Suite 300
Troy, MI 48098
Phone: 248-928-0111 Toll-Free: 866-282-3119
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Macomb Office:
196 N. Rose Suite 30
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-221-5900
Through our Housing Resource Center we provide services for individuals and families
in a housing crisis, fleeing domestic violence, or experiencing homelessness. We also
provide information about additional resources for people experiencing a housing crisis.
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Homeless Street Outreach (PATH):
Our PATH program works with those who are experiencing on-the-street homelessness.
Through canvassing and outreach efforts, we locate our most vulnerable community
members to connect them to housing resources, services, and support.
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Homeless Services & Housing Choice Vouchers:
CHN compiles information about local shelters, subsidized housing, and waitlists to
help our participants navigate to.
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Rapid Rehousing:
We help individuals & families experiencing homelessness and/or fleeing domestic
violence by finding affordable rental housing and providing monthly rent subsidies.
Our goal is to help our participants regain their housing stability as quickly as possible.
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Permanent Supportive Housing Programs:
We help people with disabilities and chronic health conditions who have experienced
homelessness find long-term housing and wrap-around services to help them stay in
their homes.
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Homeownership Programs:
Our homeownership programs help low- and moderate-income households purchase
a quality, affordable home. These programs are available for specific homes in Oakland
and Macomb counties that have been purchased and rehabilitated by Community Hous-
ing Network.
Habitat for Humanity Detroit
14325 Jane
Detroit, MI 48205-4059
Phone: 313-521-6691
Habitat Detroit provides you with the coaching, education and support to be successful in your home buying journey. Your options may include buying a newly built home or a rehabbed house by Habitat.
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Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley
Main Office:
950 Victors Way Suite 50
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-677-1558
Homeownership is within reach for low-income residents of Washtenaw County: we provide
no-profit mortgages to qualified partnering applicants in need of decent, safe, affordable housing. We bring together community members and sponsors to renovate homes and build new lives for our partnering families.
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Habitat For Humanity of Lenawee County
1043 E. US 223
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-265-6157
Habitat for Humanity builds decent and affordable homes in Lenawee County and around the world in partnership with residents in need of a decent place to live. Habitat homebuyers help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
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Habitat for Humanity Macomb County
25 N. Main
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-263-1540
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HabitatMacomb
Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
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Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County
14930 Laplaisance Suite 111
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-243-2048
Finding an affordable home is difficult. Habitat for Humanity builds quality homes and provides down payment assistance so that your dream of owning a home becomes a reality.
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Habitat For Humanity of Oakland County
150 Osmun
Pontiac, MI 48342-3125
Phone: 248-338-1843
Habitat Oakland offers a homeownership program that helps people move from sub-standard housing to newly built or renovated, energy efficient and affordable homes.
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Habitat For Humanity of Western Wayne County
3716 Newberry Suite #250
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: 734-459-7744
We partner with people who demonstrate a willingness to invest a minimum of 250 sweat
equity volunteer hours, a down payment deposit, pay property taxes, & complete various financial/ budget management classes, and pay-off debts. Families accepted into our pro-
gram are required to invest their time, talent & resources in exchange for a mortgage.
Muslim Family Services
12500 Mitchell
Detroit, MI 48212
Phone: 313-366-6800
ICNA Relief offers an alternative for homeless women in need of temporary sleeping accom- modations. ICNA Relief maintains the dignity of their clients while affording them the oppor-
tunity to heal and develop themselves within a nurturing environment. Women are provided
with one-on-one support while they transition to permanent stable housing.
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Many of the women who come to ICNA Relief have experienced either emotional or physical abuse as well as neglect. Many are under- employed or unable to obtain affordable housing. ICNA Relief offers them the opportunity to heal while they work towards obtaining the ulti-
mate goal of self-sufficiency.
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Trained case managers work with clients in identifying areas of growth and link them to appropriate community resources such as public benefits, legal and immigration support, mental health services and healthcare. While participating in the ICNA Relief Transitional Housing Program, women are encouraged to take part in educational classes including;
English language skills, job training and/or higher education.
Michigan Ability Partners
3810 Packard Suite #260
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-975-6880
MAP receives referrals from Housing Access of Washtenaw County for our housing
programs. You must be in touch with HAWC first before MAP can help!
MAP Housing Support:
Staff work with participants in all MAP housing programs. They meet regularly with
participants to emphasize daily living skills, increasing self-sufficiency and indepen-
dence. MAP staff addresses barriers to stable housing such as chemical dependency,
ex-offender status, mental health issues, or physical disability.
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Permanent Supportive Housing:
MAP maintains housing stability for the chronically homeless by offering subsidized
rent and long-term case management services. MAP owns and operates seven prop-
erties, and continues to develop affordable housing. Participants eligible for this pro-
gram are homeless, low-income, and have a documented disability.
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Rapid Re-Housing:
Helps individuals experiencing homelessness quickly locate and obtain housing, &
provides short-term rental assistance. Participants receive case management services
to help them stabilize in their new home. MAP creates strong relationships with local
landlords who work with us to serve those with housing barriers.
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Supportive Services for Veterans:
To procure and retain housing for homeless Veterans, MAP provides:
- Affordable housing help through payment of application fees
- Short-term rental subsidy
- Access to job training and placement services
Through temporary financial assistance and other supportive services, this program
helps individual Veterans and Veterans with families find stability in their new housing
and self-sufficiency as they work towards financial independence
Easter Seals / MORC
2399 E. Walton Blvd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: 248-475-2172 Toll-Free: 800-75-SEALS Toll-Free Intake Line: 866-593-7412
Family Home: Individuals can choose to live in their family home and we can assist
in coordinating supports and adaptations.
Independent Living: Individuals can choose to live independently by renting an apart-
ment or house or purchasing a home. We can work with individuals to coordinate ser-
vices to support their independence. Independent living can be done with or without a roommate based on preference.
Group Home: Individuals can choose to reside in a licensed or unlicensed group home
with 2-5 other individuals. We work with a large network of residential providers to help
families choose the best living environment for them.
Serves Macomb, Oakland & Wayne Counties.
SYNOD HELPS
615 S. Mansfield
P.O. Box 980465
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-483-9363
In Oakland and Washtenaw counties, Synod operates 11 licensed specialized residences
for vulnerable adults in need of around-the-clock staff support. While each program serves
a unique group with individual needs, in every program support and safeguarding are built
on practices that first empower clients. Without this unifying principle safety may be exper-
ienced at the expense of self-determination and other prized qualities of life.
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Described as community housing plus sites, these programs offer shared housing where
staff are available to assist clients with the tasks of daily living and to help them progress
toward greater independence. Services include: therapeutic direct care, meal preparation
and nutrition assistance, transportation and transportation training, prescription manage-
ment, health care assistance, personal growth and skill support. In addition case manage-
ment and treatment services are provided by the core service agency for that geographic
area.
National Faith Home Buyers
Detroit:
615 Griswold Suite 506
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-255-9500
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Westland
32150 Dorsey Suite 16
Westland MI 48186
Phone: 313-255-9500
Our mission is to assist our clients in realizing the American dream of homeowners-
hip. Our program provides individuals and families with resources, knowledge, and
financial assistance to become homeowners. We will also assist homeowners to pre-
vent and/or avoid foreclosure.
UNIFIED
Detroit Office:
3968 Mt. Elliott
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-446-9800 HOTLINE: 800-872-2437
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Ypsilanti Office:
2287 Ellsworth Suite B
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-572-9355
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Housing resources for individuals and heads of household living with HIV that meet
eligibility criteria.
- Permanent Housing Placement
- Short-term and long-term housing subsidy
UHHB Detroit Henry Ford Care Coordination Housing Program:
In partnership with Henry Ford Health Systems, this care coordination team assists
with housing barriers.
1. Emergency financial assistance one time per year to ensure stable housing and
to avoid utility shut-offs
2. Medical case management to improve treatment adherence and an overall healthy
lifestyle
Serves: Jackson • Lenawee • Livingston • Monroe • Washtenaw
Volunteers of America Michigan Affordable Housing
21415 Civic Center Dr. Suite 306
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: 248-945-0101
Offers a wide variety of affordable housing options!
DETROIT & METRO DETROIT
Detroit Home Connect
Detroit Home Connect is a new City of Detroit service that provides you a central first step
in finding housing in Detroit that meets your affordability and household needs. You can understand your eligibility for rental units by exploring options based on your family size,
age, and income. Detroit Home Connect is an initiative of the City of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department.
Out-Wayne County Continuum of Care
2121 Biddle Ave. Suite 102
Wyandotte, MI 48192
Phone: 734-284-6999 Wayne Metro Community Action Agency CONNECT Center
The Out-Wayne County Continuum of Care (CoC) is comprised of multiple partner agencies
who collaborate and utilize creative strategies to help meet people's housing needs in Out-Wayne Co. communities. The Coordinated Entry System ensures all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access to housing assistance.
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MCKINNEY-VENTO SERVICES:
Provides Education supports to students experiencing homelessness as well as training and technical assistance to schools.
- 1. Call the CONNECT Center
- In person locations available as needed at:
- 2. WMCAA 2121 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte, MI 48192
- 3. ChristNet 24356 Eureka, Taylor, MI 48180
- 4. ACCESS 2651 Saulino Ct., Dearborn, MI 48120
STREET OUTREACH:
Our team will come to you! If you are living on the streets and have a mental health or sub-stance use diagnosis, you can call us at 734-284-6999 and we will have our team meet you
where you are currently living.
Offers the following housing programs:
- Emergency Response Shelter (for individuals & families)
- Supportive Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence
- Supportive Services for Veterans and their Families
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING:
- Rapid Rehousing (RRH) (for families and individuals)
- Save Haven (mental illness)
- Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
- Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
COMMUNITY REFERRAL:
Already connected to services through another agency? Have them complete our Community Partner Referral Form found at www.outwaynehomeless.org.
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Alternatives for Girls
903 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48208
Phone: 313-361-4000 Crisis Line: 888-AFG-3919
Helps homeless & high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy & exploit-
ation, and helps them to explore and access the support, resources, and opportunities nece- essary to be safe, to grow strong, and to make positive choices in their lives. Also has a Shelter Program that provides a stable home, counseling and life skills to homeless young women aged 15-21 and their children.
Bethlehem House of Detroit Inc.
Respite for Homeless Working Women
5063 Van Dyke
Detroit, MI 48213
Phone: 313-923-6425
Bethlehem House is a community-based organization that provides a three to six month
“Home” program designed to restore a woman’s dignity and a chance to regain her focus.
Bethlehem House offers the comforts of a “home environment” and the individual has the privileges of being a house guest. Shelter for homeless working-women without children.
Ages from 35-65. Must be employed and homeless. Counseling, money management and
Bible study. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation not available. Bethlehem House of Detroit now
has three locations and produces a quarterly newsletter to its donors and supporters up-
dating them of the progress of Bethlehem House and it’s current events. Homelessness
is part of city life, but hopelessness doesn’t have to be. Bethlehem House of Detroit.
Detroit Housing Network
Our Members connect Detroit households to a wide variety of housing programs and services available in Detroit. Our network of experienced nonprofit Members works with residents to find, understand and apply for the housing assistance they need.
Detroit Phoenix Center
8801 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-482-0916
A low-barrier, safe space for young adults, ages 18-24 who are at risk of and/or currently
experiencing homelessness.
Young adults can access:
1. Showers
2. Meals
3. Laundry Services
4. Transportation Assistance
5. Basic need items and clothing
6. Career readiness, life skills
7. Housing crisis support
8. Computer lab available for Online searching and resume development
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R.I.S.E Emergency Services Fund:
An emergency services fund reserved for providing youth and young adults immediate
respite from the elements using housing vouchers and support with basic needs that
can prevent homelessness.
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
Administrative Offices:
150 Stimson
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-993-4700
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OASIS
13220 Woodward Ave.
Highland Park, MI 48203
Transitional Housing:
Transitional Housing Residents may stay up to 2 years while they address issues that contrib- uted to their homelessness. While there, they are able to work towards stability, education and training, and management, education, mental health, employment and substance abuse after-care services are available to help residents succeed. Follow-up is provided for up to six months after they leave to help them successfully overcome all obstacles to independence and stability.
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Permanent Housing:
Permanent Housing Residents must have a disability that prevents the resident from independ- ently living in community housing. These may include chronic, debilitating health issues, mental illnesses, severe substance addictions, or developmental delays. They may remain in the pro- gram as long as they like.
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Detroit Rescue Ministries Mission
DRMM has housing prioritized for Veterans at our 211 Glendale location in Highland Park. The new apartments include kitchenettes, upgraded fixtures & renovated common areas that will meet the needs of veterans to serve as permanent, sustainable housing.
Mariners Inn
445 Ledyard
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-962-9446 Toll-Free: 888-452-0610
Provides 24-hour residential substance abuse treatment for homeless men of S.E. MI while providing housing & food. Also has a Transitional Housing Program that provides vocational counseling, employment assistance and life management skills training.
Matrix Human Services
MAIN OFFICE:
1400 Woodbridge
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-962-5255 HIV/AIDS Program: 877-931-3248
Housing Assistance:
Without proper housing, we cannot take care of our own health. Rent, mortgage, and housing resources are available.
Motor City Mitten Mission
24623 Harper Ave.
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Our H2H program is MCMM’s initiative to provide full-circle case management and follow-up services to individuals that were formally homeless or that our currently homeless. MCMM provides support in a variety of ways by providing an opportunity for employment and volun- teering while assisting these individuals in all aspects of navigating their path to stability.
MCMM provides assistance in housing, document restoration, legal assistance as well as
help facilitate mental health services, substance abuse treatment and after-care support.
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We provide support for individuals/families that are on the edge of becoming homeless and those that are in the process of getting off the streets and into housing. We help those living
on the street navigate the complex and severely backlogged public and subsidized housing system in Detroit.
Neighborhood Service Organization
Central Office:
882 Oakman Blvd. Suite C
Detroit, MI 48238
Phone: 313-961-4890
Homeless Services:
NSO 's Detroit Healthy Housing Center and Supportive Housing programs all lead HOME.
These programs make NSO and its people one of the largest forces in the City of Detroit
for alleviating and resolving the chronic issue of homelessness in our community. Through
all of our homeless programs, NSO housed hundreds of homeless individuals
Detroit Healthy Housing Center:
The DHHC will provide emergency shelter for 56 single adults with specific focus on the medically fragile and women. Permanent housing transition support services will be pro-
vided to all residents. The DHHC will also include a Medical Respite unit along with an inte-grated health clinic.
Medical Respite:
An evidence-based temporary care strategy for individuals experiencing homelessness. The model offers medical and behavioral health care and wraparound services for individuals who are too sick to be in a shelter or on the street, but not sick enough to remain hospitalized.
Supportive Housing:
NSO’s Supportive Housing uses a “Housing First” approach to provide permanent supportive housing services to formerly homeless adults. Our immediate and primary goal is to help individuals to quickly access and sustain permanent housing. NSO’s commitment to Supportive Housing includes the renovation of the historic Michigan Bell building into 155 one-bedroom apartments for formerly homeless adults as well as supportive scattered-site housing through- out the city. NSO continues its mission to end homelessness through the development of 45 apartment supportive housing project-The Clay Center, a campus to end homelessness on the
corner of Mack and Gratiot Avenue in Detroit.
Ruth Ellis Center
77 Victor
Highland Park, MI 48203
Phone: 313-252-1950 (Administration)
Phone: 313-867-6936 (Second Stories)
Provides information & referrals, short-term & long-term residential safe space, Second Stories Drop-in Center, low-barrier access to food, clothing, showers, laundry, case management, outpatient mental health services and family group decision making.
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The Housing Department at Ruth Ellis Center exists to connect youth and their families to safe and stable housing. REC currently operates two housing programs, Rapid Re-Housing and the Kelly Stough Project as well as the Clairmount Center, the Center’s permanent supportive housing program.
SAMARITAS (formerly Lutheran Social Services of Michigan)
8131 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48214
Phone: 313-823-7700
Provides 929 subsidized apartments for seniors, families and persons with disabilities. Pro-
vides shelter to homeless families and help those families find permanent housing and cares
for people with developmental disabilities in group homes.
Southwest Housing Solutions
Administration:
5716 Michigan Ave. Suite 3000
Detroit, MI 48210
Phone: 313-481-3102
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Housing Resource Center:
1600 Porter
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 313-963-6601
Offers a wide variety of housing resources!
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Piquette Square Apartments
Southwest Housing Solutions
285 Piquette
Detroit, MI
Phone: 313-841-3727 #381 Patricia Harris
Southwest Solutions in Detroit has opened a four-story, 150 apartment building in Detroit to provide long-term housing and care for homeless veterans, both male and female. Married couples may also apply but no children are taken.
St. Vincent dePaul Detroit / Journey to Housing Program
3000 Gratiot Ave.
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-393-2930 877-ST VINCE (877-788-4623)
St. Vincent dePaul’s Journey to Housing program seeks to solve the problem of homelessness in N.W. Wayne County communities. The Journey to Housing Program supports those in need
of shelter by providing them with move-in costs, furniture, household goods and monthly rent subsidy until the family can become financially independent (with 12-18 months of weekly counseling). We help the family work towards self-sufficiency and assist the family with budgeting, household management, parenting skills and more.
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If you are in need of shelter, please contact your local parish and you will be referred to a St. Vincent de Paul in the Metro-West District (the cities of Canton, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City, Inkster, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, Redford, Wayne, and Westland). Priority placement will be given to families with children and current living situations will be taken in-
to consideration. After an interview & evaluation, it will be determined if you qualify for our Journey to Housing Program.
TEAM WELLNESS
Administrative Office
290 Town Center Dr. Suite 400
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: 313-274-3200 Toll-Free: 888-813-TEAM (8326)
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Eastern Market Clinic
2925 Russell
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-396-5300 Toll Free: 888-813-TEAM (8326)
TTY: 313-396-4270 Crisis: 313-258-3842
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Team East Clinic
6309 Mack Ave.
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-331-3435 Toll Free: 888-813-TEAM
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Southgate Clinic
14799 Dix-Toledo
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: 734-324-8326 Toll Free: 888-813-TEAM
TTY: 734-324-8327 Crisis: 313-258-4758
Team Wellness Center’s housing program is a block grant-based program that assists
members in moving toward self-sufficiency & living independently. Our housing spec-
ialists and Peer Support Specialists assist the member in finding and maintaining their
own residence by providing a structured setting and a plan for the member to follow.
The member will be provided with around the clock support when needed to ensure
their success in this life changing transition.
TEEN INFANT PARENTING SERVICES
Supporting Young Mothers Transitioning Toward Safety and Success
Phone: 313-873-0117
The Teen Infant Parenting Services Program supports young mothers in search of support
and safety. TIPS provides transitional housing services, parenting education classes, indivi-
dual and group counseling, life skills training, case management and more. Services are provided to homeless mothers and their young children in Detroit.
Westland Goodfellows
32150 Dorsey
Westland, MI 48186
Phone: 734-788-2270
One of our programs is to help families in emergency situations related to residential fires.
The Westland Fire Dept. often reaches out to us when a family is “burned out” of their home
and is in need of immediate resources to find living quarters and replace clothing items.
LENAWEE COUNTY
Housing Help of Lenawee (formerly LEAHC)
P.O. Box 692
307 E. Church
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-264-0782
H2Lenawee may assist with first month's rent, past due rent and mortgage foreclosure.
An in-depth assessment is made regarding a client’s financial and housing situation.
Case management, client outreach, landlord mediation, budgeting, housing search
& referrals along with other support services are provided in this program. The goal
of this program is to prevent or reduce the amount of time a household is homeless.
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H2Lenawee has units of transitional housing (TH) for families who have minor children
in the household. The TH program provides affordable housing for up to two (2) years
as well as support services, life skills training, etc.
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H2Lenawee provides emergency shelter (ES) programs for homeless families with minor children in the household. In addition to emergency shelter, H 2 Lenawee provides daily
case management, life skills training, and support services, such as laundry facilities,
transportation assistance and much more. The ES program is provided at no cost to the
family. The goal of the ES program is to assist homeless families in overcoming barriers
on a successful journey to permanent housing. Short-term motel sheltering may be pro-
vided for persons that cannot be served by current Lenawee County shelter programs.
Neighbors of Hope
PO Box 918
227 Riverside Ave.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-265-4019
The Men's Fresh Start Program:
Homelessness in our community has many causes. Job loss, mental illness, bad decisions,
the breakdown of relationships, and addiction have left many of our neighbors in seemingly hopeless situations. Through the Fresh Start program, Neighbors of Hope gives a hand up
to homeless men by giving them six months of basic needs services, including shelter, food, case management, and personal care. But that’s not all—Fresh Start addresses the root causes of homelessness, offering men the hope of the Gospel and a pathway to sustainable employ- ment and housing.
The Women's Fresh Start Program:
Through our Women’s Fresh Start program, Neighbors of Hope gives a hand up to homeless women (and their children) by giving them up to six months of basic needs services including safe shelter, food, case management, and spiritual and personal care. The Fresh Start program also addresses the root causes of homelessness by offering women the hope of the Gospel &
a pathway to sustainable employment and housing. The goal of this program is to empower women so that they can take personal responsibility for their lives and become effective, com-petent members of the community.
MACOMB COUNTY
Family Youth Interventions
Emergency Shelter / Basic Center:
418 Cass Ave.
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-465-1212
FYI does not take health insurance and is free to youth and families. A maximum of 6 youth, ages 12 thru 17, can be housed for up to 21 days. The agency is staffed 24 hours a day, 365
days a year. FYI also has a 24-hour crisis line for youth, families and those interested in referr-ing a youth to the program.
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Transitional Living:
235 Cass Ave.
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-477-1855
Anyone can refer a youth to this program. This residential program houses a maximum of 6 homeless youth ages 16-20. Youth may stay up to 18 months. The youth are provided coun-seling and life skills to lead the youth from life on the streets to a life of self-sufficiency. The youth is required to find employment, continue their education, and complete volunteer hours. The application and interview process can take up to two to three weeks.
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Rapid Re-Housing Program:
235 Cass Ave.
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-277-1046
FYI’s RRH program is a scattered site apartment program, housing young adults ages 18-24. There are up to seven apartments available at a time, with three, two bedrooms apartments dedicated to housing young adults and their children. While involved in the program young adults will have access to many supportive services. Eligibility is determinant for 18-24-year-
old who meet the HUD definition of homelessness. This includes those who are: literally homeless (lacking fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residents), in immanent Risk (those who will lose their primary nighttime residents within 14 days), or fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence.
Hearts for Homes
115 S. Main
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
The H4H Affordable Housing Partnership (AHP) Program assists families of homeless children (1,600 identified by local school districts) gain access to permanent rental housing in Macomb County, MI.
How does H4H Help?
The H4H AHP Program is designed to create access to privately owned rental housing by helping reduce the risk of private landlords.
We do this by providing:
1. Limited short-term motel payment assistance for families approved for rental by landlord
until unit is ready for move-in
2. Partial security deposit and rent payments, or other assistance, to help families get estab-
lished in their new home
Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp.
27700 Gratiot Ave.
Roseville, MI 48066
Phone: 586-217-5899
Recovery Housing:
Live Rite Recovery Homes has 9 different houses in Fraser, Mt. Clemens, Warren, Eastpointe, Roseville and St. Clair Shores. If you plan on paying yourself it is $125 a week with everything included, plus a $50 move-in fee. There are some funding options available if you are unable
to self-pay. If you have insurance or Medicaid, MCOSA can pay your first 60 days at one of our Recovery Homes. FAN (Families Against Narcotics) offers two-week scholarships to stay at one of our Recovery Houses as well. Throughout the year we also offer scholarships through Live Rite Structured Corp., you can apply for a scholarship here. There are also more funding opp- ortunities that we can talk to you about if you give us a call or send us a message.
Macomb Resources
Check this site which lists many different resources for those in Macomb County.
MCREST
20415 Erin
Roseville, MI 48066
Phone: 586-415-5101
Our mission has always been to provide homeless and displaced individuals the opportunity
for successful transition to independence. Our vision of a community is a place where men, women and children experiencing the trauma of homelessness find emergency solutions and housing resources.
MONROE COUNTY
Monroe County Opportunity Program (M.C.O.P.)
1140 S. Telegraph
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-2775 #208
The Supportive Housing Program (SHP) is a two-year rental program designed to help home-
less & disabled individuals become self-sufficient. SHP is a scattered site housing, meaning
that once chosen for the program clients are able to choose their own housing. Qualifications for SHP are to be certifiably homeless as well as be medically considered disabled by a physician. Those who qualify must be homeless, medically disabled and a Monroe County resident.
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Depending on qualification, the Rental Assistance Program can help with up to 3 months of rent. Several guidelines apply for those who qualify. It is required for individuals to fill out a
State of Emergency Relief (SER) form through the Department of Human Services (DHS), then receive a decision notice. Individuals must have proof of income to show sustainability as well as a late notice or eviction notice.
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) is a program that offers housing assistance to low-income veterans to prevent eviction and to assist homeless veterans moving into an apartment. Those who qualify also will receive case management, access to personal financial planning, health care referrals, and benefits assistance.
The Salvation Army--Bedford Township
7200 Lewis Ave.
Temperance, MI 48182
Phone: 734-224-7991
Emergency financial assistance and transitional housing.
OAKLAND COUNTY
DREAM CENTER
Corporate Office:
6600 Rochester
Troy, MI 48085
Phone: 248-221-5747
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Dream Center – Pontiac
830 Auburn Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48324
12 MONTH RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PROGRAMS are designed for young men ages 18-24 focusing on life transformation through relationships, life skills, accountability, and spiritual growth. Services provided for all program residents include mentoring, wellness benefits, education, employment, food, and lodging. The goal is for participants to graduate, practicing
a healthy lifestyle that promotes and maintains self-sustainability.
Grace Center of Hope
35 E. Huron
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-334-7939 855-HELP-GCH
MEN'S PROGRAM:
This One-Year Life Skills program helps men transition into productive members of society within our community. The life skills program is a Christ-centered, in-house program that focuses on our "core issue", separation from God. Through mentoring, discipleship, and accountability our goal is to reconcile residents back to God and give them the tools they
need in order to live a responsible, productive life that is free from addiction, homelessness,
or abuse. This new-found freedom allows our residents to enjoy all the benefits life has to offer.
Services Offered:
- State of the Art Men's Dormitory
- Individual Case Management
- Mentorship & Discipleship
- Access to Career and Education Center
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WOMEN'S PROGRAM:
This One-Year Life Skills program helps women and families transition into productive
members of society within our community. The life skills program is a Christ-centered,
in-house program that focuses on our "core issue", separation from God. Through men-
toring, discipleship, and accountability our goal is to reconcile residents back to God and
give them the tools they need in order to live a responsible, productive life that is free from addiction, homelessness, or abuse. This new-found freedom allows our residents to enjoy
all the benefits life has to offer.
Services Offered:
- Bedroom for single women and women with children
- Individual Case Management
- Mentorship & Discipleship
- Access to Career and Education Center
- Hands of Hope Childcare Center
- One on One Parenting Case Management
JARC
6735 Telegraph Suite 100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: 248-940-2617
JARC is a Farmington Hills, Michigan-based nonprofit, nonsectarian agency dedicated to enabling people with disabilities to live full, dignified lives in the community, and to providing support and advocacy for their families. JARC operates 20 group homes and a variety of independent living programs for adults, & and serves more than 450 families who have a child
or adult with a disability who is living at home.
LIGHTHOUSE
Mailing Address:
46156 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-920-6000
Housing Assistance Programs:
Lighthouse works diligently to move individuals & families from homelessness to housing
as quickly as possible. We do this through a variety of programs including transitional
housing, rapid re-housing community. PATH, our 2-year transitional housing program for domestic violence victims and formerly homeless women with children provides intensive
case management and wrap-around services. The PATH program serves more than 50 women and 100 children annually, with 88% entering successfully into stable housing. Lighthouse also develops & provides wrap-around services for single and multi-family homes and duplexes.
We provide assistance and supportive services to tenants of public housing commissions & private landlords. In addition, we are particularly excited that we just broke ground on our 64-unit Coolidge Place affordable residential development in Oak Park.
The ARC of Oakland County
1641 W. Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248-816-1900
There are a variety of settings in which people with intellectual impairments and related developmental disabilities may live and receive needed supports and services. For people
who currently receive services through Oakland Community Health Network’s (OCHN) ser-
vice providers (e.g., MORC, Inc. and CLS-Oakland, Inc.), selecting a place to live should be supported through the “Person-Centered Planning” (PCP) process, and should include both short-term and long-term housing goals.
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Through this process, persons with intellectual impairments can explore and pursue various options depending upon their desires, needs and circumstances. Any individual, professional
or services provider may request assistance in planning for housing needs directly from the OCHN-sponsored, Troy-based Community Housing Network, Inc. (CHN) at 248-928-0111. CHN website has placed its outstanding Housing
THE PHILIP HOUSE MISSION
30800 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 221
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 248-532-0023
Housing Placement Assistance and Referral Services:
1. Assist eligible clients in connecting with available housing and identifying housing
resources
2. Assist eligible clients with applying for rental subsidies and other financial assistance needed to assist with their housing placement
3. Assists participating clients by advocating on their behalf with landlords and property owners
4. Refers participating clients to additional supportive services
5. Maintain contact with clients to assure housing is secure and maintained
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Avalon Housing
1327 Jones Dr. Suite #102
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: 734-663-5858
Avalon Housing is a nonprofit that develops, owns, and manages affordable housing with support services for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Community Alliance of Washtenaw County
301 W. Michigan Ave. Suite 102
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-482-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityAlliance
Supported Living Services for Individuals with Disabilities:
Community Residence Corporation (CRC) provides persons with disabilities living options,
life choices, and control of their future. Guided by the commitment to focus on individual
choice, CRC provides services based on the Person-Centered Philosophy. Our employees
are specifically trained to provide services to people with developmental disabilities to
assure customer satisfaction. Our vision is to lead change in the community that celebrates
and supports the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Housing Access of Washtenaw County
Phone: 734-961-1999
HAWC is Washtenaw County's central intake for individuals and families who are homeless
or at-risk of homelessness. Residents of Washtenaw County may call HAWC for housing assistance, information and or a referral. HAWC serves as the first point of access to address housing needs. If you are homeless or experiencing a housing crisis.
Peace Neighborhood Center
1111 N. Maple
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-662-3564
The Peace House Transitional Housing Center provides temporary housing for families as
they work to get back on their feet. While staying at Peace House, families meet regularly
with Peace staff members to come up with an action plan to address their issues and attain
self-sufficiency.
Washtenaw Homebuyers Program
415 W. Michigan Ave. 2nd Floor
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-544-6748
Residents of Washtenaw County can receive homebuyer education and may be eligible for
down payment assistance to help with the costs of purchasing their first home. Homeowner-
ship assistance programs are open to households currently living in Washtenaw County and purchasing a home in Washtenaw County.
Ypsilanti Housing Commission
601 Armstrong
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-482-4300
The Housing Commission administers the low-income public housing and Section 8 programs within the City to ensure that participants are provided with adequate, safe, and affordable housing opportunities. All applicants must complete an application to be assigned a position
on the waiting list. Selection is based on factors such as income limits and family status. Applications are accepted Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Housing Commission office for public housing only.
