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Nushrat Rahman covers issues related to economic mobility for the Detroit Free Press and Bridge Detroit as a corps member with Report for America, an initiative of The GroundTruth Project.
Weatherization can help low income Detroiters save on energy costs. But crucial home repairs for roofs, mold and asbestos must be addressed first.
Homeowners hit by June 25 and 26 flooding can apply for additional federal funds to protect their properties from future damages.
More than 4,800 people have already applied for a home repair program that aims to replace 1,000 roofs in Detroit. The application closes Oct. 31.
The city of Detroit and partners are hosting drive through events for residents to apply for a property tax exemption. Here’s what to know.
A group of Detroit nonprofits are taking it to the streets, going door-to-door and working with local businesses, to help tenants avoid eviction.
Mortgage applications from Black homebuyers in metro Detroit were more likely to be denied, with nearly 40% of Black applicants facing rejection, compared with 18% of white homebuyers.
A new program aims to replace 1,000 roofs for low-income seniors and homeowners with disabilities in Detroit, city officials announced Thursday.
Anticipating a surge of eviction cases, the City of Detroit is boosting legal representation and offering financial assistance to tenants at risk of losing their homes.
A pair of bills that would eliminate a tax on feminine hygiene products in Michigan is welcome news for local advocates and community organizations on the forefront of the fight to tackle “period poverty.”
The Supreme Court blocked the latest federal moratorium on residential evictions late Thursday, allowing evictions to resume nationwide.