Housing

Coverage of low-income and affordable housing solutions, housing developments, and resources for the unhoused.

Community Land Trusts help Portage residents become homeowners affordably

As the statewide housing crisis continues, communities of all sizes are looking at how to increase affordable housing options for current and future residents. In Kalamazoo County, the Portage Community Land Trust is helping residents become homeowners affordably with their new workforce housing development, Stanwood Crossings.

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A flyer for the Shelter Oakland website.
How to find a homeless shelter bed in Oakland County

Finding shelter can be frustrating if you're experiencing homelessness, but a new website called Shelter Oakland makes that process easier in Oakland County.

Jeffrey Carter has struggled to find his own housing since being released on parole late last year after 39 and a half years in prison. He is currently living in transitional housing in Detroit, pictured here.
Returning citizens face extra hurdles in Detroit’s already challenging housing market

Formerly incarcerated people face numerous challenges in finding housing, often leading them to become homeless or recidivate.

Kelly Court is an example of a modular built housing development from Community Housing Network.
Modular building, 3D construction paves way for innovative solutions to the housing crisis

As Michigan's affordable housing shortage continues, developers are exploring modular construction and 3D printing as innovative ways to reduce building time and address labor shortages.

Bob Gatt, manager of the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center; Leah McCall, executive director of the Alliance for Housing; Joanie Toole, chief of operations at the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center; and Shelley Grey, kennel supervisor at the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center.
Oakland County Animal Shelter expands efforts to board pets for people experiencing homelessness

Pet owners who stay at an Oakland County homeless shelter this winter will be able to temporarily house their pets at the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center, thanks to a new partnership between the Pontiac-based Alliance for Housing and the animal shelter.

As housing costs rise, CEDAM’s TIF guide frames the way for communities to utilize and personalize tax incentives to meet housing needs

CEDAM has released a new housing TIF guide to help Michigan communities understand and apply tax increment financing as a tool to support local housing development and affordability goals.

Metro Detroit schools see progress in reducing chronic absenteeism. Here’s how they’re doing it

Statewide chronic absenteeism rates remain above pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels, but Metro Detroit schools are tackling chronic absenteeism by removing barriers to attendance and creating enriching, fun school experiences for students.

Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care

Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.

Pilot in two Michigan cities will guide strategies for lead pipe replacement across the nation

New project help municipalities secure funding for lead service line replacement.

Transportation: An overlooked barrier to mental health care

Collaboration ensures Allegan County residents get mental health care when they need it.

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