Housing agencies in Michigan have thousands of people on waiting lists for a federal program meant to help low income families.
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Property tax delinquency is declining in Detroit. Here’s why
New research shows property tax exemption programs are having a major impact on tax delinquency in Detroit.
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Detroit’s eviction defense office will offer free legal help. What to know
The City of Detroit is preparing to launch a new program offering free lawyers for Detroiters facing eviction.
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City opens two 24-hour warming centers amid frigid temperatures
Five warming centers and several Detroit Public Library branches are available for Detroiters who need a respite from the cold.
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Detroit may move up deadline for property tax relief program
Detroit’s Board of Review is asking the City Council to change a property tax relief program’s deadline to address timing complications.
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Delayed eviction defense program could start in February
Detroit is close to finalizing a contract to offer free legal services to low-income residents.
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Property assessments will be out soon. Detroiters have short time to appeal
Residential property values in Detroit are projected to increase by an average of 20% over the last year.
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District Detroit project to get first loan from new fund
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan unveils a new financing tool for developers to build more affordable housing in downtown Detroit.
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What we’ve learned about the value of housing news in Detroit
BridgeDetroit reporter Nushrat Rahman writes about the importance of generational wealth and why she reports on housing issues in the city.
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New program will offer $500 to Detroiters who start saving for homes
The Rocket Community Fund unveils the Rocket Wealth Accelerator Program to connect Detroiters to financial coaches and money to start savings accounts.