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Community
Housing Network of Troy
Committed to providing homes for people in need, including
those who are homeless, people living with a disability or
low income, and anyone facing a housing crisis.
Facing foreclosure?
There is now a toll-free number (866-946-7432) offering information
and counseling to those with mortgage problems. It is operated
by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA).
Last week the state announced two new programs: one to help
families with adjustable rate mortgages who need a lower-interest
fixed rate mortgage, and another program to assist people
with delinquent mortgages at risk of losing their home. Both
programs are available to those with household incomes at
or below $72,250, with a home price no greater than $216,750.
Foreclosure
Assistance Links
From the State Bar of Michigan
Habitat
for Humanity of Oakland County
A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. We seek
to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from Oakland
County, Michigan, and the world, and to make decent shelter
a matter of conscience and action.
Homeless
Assistance Recovery Program (HARP) (Questions and Answers)
A program from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority
that administers the Section 8 Voucher Program.
Housing
Bureau for Seniors
Works throughout Washtenaw County to enable and assist older
adults with seeking and maintaining appropriate and affordable
living arrangements.
Terry Allon, Elderly Foreclosure Prevention Coordinator
2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Telephone: 734-998-9341
Email: tavny@med.umich.edu
Harriet Bakalar
Elderly Eviction Prevention Coordinator
Telephone: 734-998-9339
Email: hbakalar@umich.edu
Justice
Department Settles Disability Rights Case With National Provider
of Retirement Housing (10-1-07)
Announcement of settlement agreement with the owners of Phoenix
Village Apartments in Fort Smith, Arkansas. They had refused
to rent apartments to families with children. The defendants
will pay up to $165,000 to compensate the victims of discrimination
and $20,000 in civil penalties to the United States. Note
that Michigan is one of the states involved.
Michigan
Housing Locator (Michigan State Housing Development Authority)
To find affordable rental housing.
Michigan
State Housing Development Authority
Provides financial and technical assistance to create and
preserve safe and decent affordable housing.
Neighborhood
Service Organization
A private non-profit human service agency with focus on homelessness,
among other issues.
New
Law Regarding Principal Residence Exemption (4-17-08)
Governor Granholm signed a bill into law that significantly
changes the way the Principal Residence Exemption, also known
as the homestead exemption, applies to Michigan property owners.
South
Oakland Shelter
Dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Stanek
& Perrin Construction
(accessible housing contractor)
Complete home modifications for the physically challenged.
Patti's Note: We have not worked with these folks directly,
but some of our clients have.
Tenants
and Landlords - A Practical Guide (MSU - Detroit College
of Law)
A booklet designed to inform tenants and landlords about their
rights and responsibilities in rental relationships.
Troy
Community Housing Network Gets Grant to Rehabilitate Homes
(Crain's Detroit Business - 7/14/10)
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis has awarded Troy-based
Community Housing Network a $155,000 grant to acquire and
rehabilitate six Macomb County properties to provide affordable
housing for people with disabilities.
United
Community Housing Coalition
A non profit that focuses on community improvement and also
offers free legal services to Detroit residents facing housing
issues.
Unlawful
Eviction in Michigan
In Michigan, a landlord is precluded from using self-help
to evict a tenant. The landlord must use the court system
and may not harass or try to force the tenant to move out
by using violence or threat of violence.
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