Michigan lawmakers have proposed bills to reform the state’s zoning laws in a bid to spur more and faster home building. But the measures have not passed, meaning the state’s next governor may inherit an ongoing debate.
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Posted inDetroit Thrive, Housing
Detroit aims to bring 9K rentals to code; starts site for complaints
Detroit officials are committed to increasing rental safety compliance from 14% to 25% within a year.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Detroit City Notebook, Housing
Are you behind on your property taxes? A Wayne County relief program is back.
The deadline to apply for a property tax exemption to qualify for reduced taxes is Nov. 6.
Posted inHousing, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit land bank threatened to take back a Native center site
The Thečhíȟila Collective is transforming long-vacant Detroit land into a growing Native community space. In July, land bank threatened to take the property back, alleging the collective failed to provide a required update in a third “final demand” letter sent to the wrong mailing and email addresses.
Posted inHousing, Political and Public Policy Information
$9.2M program to help 140 families exit homeless shelters each year
A three-year $9.2 million initiative will offer six to 12 months of rent aid and case management to families to leave Detroit homeless shelters.
Posted inHousing, Michigan Government
Michigan bans big investors from buying more homes. Will it work?
A new Michigan law limits how many homes private equity firms can legally own.
Posted inDetroit Thrive, Housing
Joe Louis Greenway brings hopes for investment — and concerns about affordability
The city and other supporters say the project will further stability in the area, but there’s some concern about an influx of big-box stores, niche luxury and pricing out long-term and low-income residents.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Detroit settles suit against realty group owing $460K in blight tickets
The action comes after the city filed a lawsuit late last year in Wayne County Circuit Court against Munoz, of Detroit International Holding LLC and Munoz Realty Inc., and several of his companies and associates over blighted conditions that threatened the health and safety of residents.
Posted inHousing, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit tenants group sues 36th District Court over eviction process
The Detroit Tenants Union has filed a lawsuit against the 36th District Court over how it handles eviction cases.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Detroit council weighs legal settlement with realty group with hundreds of rundown rentals
The city filed a lawsuit in December against Gaston Munoz and various companies that he owns over property conditions.