In a few months, Detroit will join 12 other locations across the globe with a Refettorio, including Harlem and San Francisco.
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Posted inHousing, Political and Public Policy Information
Judge dismisses tenant union’s lawsuit against 36th District Court
A Wayne County Circuit Court judge dismissed a lawsuit against the 36th District Court over how it handles eviction cases. The group plans to appeal.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Housing
Detroit Council urging inspections of Munoz Realty’s entire portfolio
The resolution approved Tuesday says the comprehensive assessment of Munoz’s properties would help determine compliance with city rental and health and safety rules and that it should give special attention to occupied properties, particularly those housing children or seniors.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Housing
Black moms and pregnant women forced out of their homes in metro Detroit face health and safety threats
Detroit had 20,370 eviction cases filed in 2025. But official counts underestimate the real number of evictions in metro Detroit by half because many landlords ignore the law and skip the formal court process, the researcher writes.
Posted inDetroit Thrive, Housing
Detroit home repair programs re-open: Who qualifies, how to apply
The city of Detroit will take applications for two home repair programs from Sept. 9 to Sept. 22.
Posted inElection 2026, Housing, Michigan Government
Michigan houses are old and getting older. It’s a ‘huge problem’ for state
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.
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.