From insufficient savings to low credit scores, Detroiters face a number of hurdles in the journey to homeownership.
Nushrat Rahman
Nushrat Rahman covers issues and obstacles that influence economic mobility, primarily in Detroit, for the Detroit Free Press and BridgeDetroit, as a corps member with Report for America, a national service program placing journalists in local newsrooms across the country.
Her beat includes coverage of housing, water affordability and issues important to small business owners – all areas she’s passionate about as a lifelong Detroiter. She has written for Hour Detroit, Model D and Tostada Magazine.
In 2018, Rahman was selected as one of 13 contributors for The Edit, a New York Times newsletter for college students and recent graduates. Rahman is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School, where she dived into narrative and investigative reporting, and Wayne State University.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Housing
Why Michigan’s largest federal housing voucher program is frozen
Michigan’s largest rental assistance program, formerly known as Section 8, remains on hold. About 85,000 applicants are on the waiting list.
Posted inHousing
Detroit property tax relief program deadline moved up to Nov. 1
In previous years, Detroiters had until December to sign up for Detroit’s Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) to see a partial or full reduction in their current year property taxes.
Posted inHousing, Jobs & Economic Development
Report: More Black Detroiters got home loans since 2018
Takeaways from a new Detroit Future City report on why Detroit needs to grow its middle class.
Posted inPolice & Public Safety
Bailiff who shot, killed man during eviction is a former Detroit police officer
A legal advisor to Detroit police confirmed that the bailiff who shot and killed a man during an eviction had previously worked for DPD.
Posted inHousing
Mayor Duggan, council members pitch new plan to finance affordable housing
The Fast Track PILOT ordinance pitched by Duggan and council members would offer property tax cuts to developers based on rent prices.
Posted inDetroit Thrive
Agencies prepare for surge of refugees
Nushrat Rahman writes about an influx of refugees and strained resources, a Detroit water affordability program change and more.
Posted inHealth and Welfare
Focus: HOPE expands senior food program to 5 more Michigan counties
The Detroit-based nonprofit is expanding its Food for Seniors Program to five counties: Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair, Lapeer and Tuscola.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Housing
‘Peak numbers of refugees’: Metro Detroit agencies prepare to help resettle families
Finding available and affordable housing options for refugees coming to Michigan is a major hurdle for refugee resettlement agencies.
Posted inCivic and Community Information
Change coming for Detroiters on water affordability program
More than 25,000 households are currently part of the City of Detroit’s Lifeline Plan. They must verify they still qualify starting Oct. 1.