Housing advocates want compensation for overtaxed Detroiters, but face legal roadblocks. They’re asking the state’s top legal official to weigh in.
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Detroit housing office aims to prevent overcrowding at homeless shelters
Detroit’s annual “point-in-time count” of its homeless population shows the number of people in emergency shelters increased by 13% from 2021 to 2022.
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Formerly vacant apartments reopen with aid from Detroit housing fund
The Charlotte has 28 units with rent prices that start at $725 for a studio.
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Detroit renters, housing advocates want to form citywide tenants association
Renters and housing advocates in Detroit gathered Sunday to discuss the need for a citywide tenant association amid rising costs and evictions.
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Who owns rental housing in Detroit? New report offers glimpse
There are 42,000 landlords in Detroit, a new report finds. Among the largest group — those who own one or two properties — 2% are registered.
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Council approves $69M in ARPA contracts for housing, parks and demolition
A batch of contracts gained nearly unanimous approval and most, with Detroit’s council waiving its right to reconsideration, which sends them directly to the mayor to sign this week.
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Detroit’s new $203M housing plan: What’s in it
Detroit officials announced a broad $203 million plan Thursday that aims to stabilize housing for city residents.
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Black Detroiters want in on city housing market
Black Detroit homeowners share their home-buying challenges, intent to build wealth and give back in the city.
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Fisher Body Plant developer agrees to preserve graffiti, affordable housing
A developer looking to transform the long-idled Fisher Body Plant No. 21 site agreed to a range of community benefits negotiated with nearby residents.
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$12M in tax credits will keep 6 affordable housing projects on track
Officials and developers on Wednesday announced the low income housing tax credits for Detroit-based projects hit hard by soaring costs.