Detroit’s Board of Review is asking the City Council to change a property tax relief program’s deadline to address timing complications.
Housing
Delayed eviction defense program could start in February
Detroit is close to finalizing a contract to offer free legal services to low-income residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s how some Detroit homeowners can get 2022 property tax relief
Detroiters who are struggling to pay for their property taxes have until Dec. 12 to apply for a 2022 poverty tax exemption.
Detroit mortgage guide: What to know
Detroit Future City has new resource guides on navigating the process of obtaining a mortgage and a catalog of loans and payment program options for prospective homebuyers.
In-person shelter referrals suspended due to heightened winter risk of COVID-19
Emergency shelter and housing services are available around the clock by phone.
Name on title could stop Detroit woman from saving her home
Title issues are a barrier for Detroiters trying to access programs to help avoid foreclosure, get repair help and stay in their homes.