Additional Housing Resources

This page provides additional housing-related resources.

Helping Hand

Michigan.gov's Helping Hand site helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find the services they need. Services include:

• Housing Help
• Jobs & Training
• Unemployment Benefits
• Health Care
• Family Support

211 Call Centers

2-1-1 provides the health and human services equivalent of 9-1-1 to give or get help. United Way organizes this service.

• Learn more about 2-1-1
• Click the icon to the right to find the Michigan 2-1-1 call centers and on-line searchable databases in your area.

Guide to Rental Rights

• Review a practical guide regarding the rental rights of Tenants and Landlords.
• The Attorney General Consumer Protection Division toll free number for landlord/tenant complaints is there if you need it.

Consumer Alerts and Utility Information

• Review the latest consumer alerts and utility information from the Public Service Commission
• Visit The Energy Assistance Directory

MSHDA Rental Assistance Programs

• MSHDA programs relating to rental assistance
• Housing Voucher Programs - Policy and Procedures Manual

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) priorities

Review HUD's current priorities and reports.

Department of Human Services (DHS)

Visit the Michigan DHS web site to find services available from the DHS in your area

Energy Star Ratings

Find out more about Energy Star and how it can affect your utility payments. Ratings are generally geared toward new construction and building which receive the rating must meet strict efficiency standards. Find an energy star rated home can save you money at these sites:

• About ENERGY STAR at energystar.gov
• Saving Money and Energy in HUD-Assisted and HUD-Financed Housing

Community Action Agency

CAP agencies have a page where people can click on a Michigan map or enter their zip code to find their local CAP agency at http://www.mcaaa.org/

Department of Community Health

The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) is responsible for health policy and management of the state's publicly-funded health service systems. About 2 million Michigan residents will receive services this year that are provided with total or partial support from MDCH.

Bed Bugs

Once just a distant memory or a reference in a popular bedtime phrase, Bed Bugs are real, and are making a comeback in the United States. The Michigan Department of Community Health has gathered experts from across the state government, local municipalities and industry groups to develop resources and materials for prevention and control of Michigan bed bugs.