There were 21 states where a majority of tenant households spent 30% or more of their incomes on rent and utilities last year, compared with just seven states in 2019. Nationwide, about…
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A look at how federal plans could make the costs of housing more affordable
As renters and would-be homeowners struggle with the high cost of housing, the Biden administration has announced policies to address this strain on household budgets. That includes $100 million in funding for…
How Michigan can break down barriers to safe, affordable housing
Having a secure and healthy place to live means brighter futures for kids, families and communities, but far too many Michiganders cannot afford this very basic survival need because statewide source of…
Biden administration official announces funding for housing assistance program in Detroit
With tears of joy, 32-year-old Satin Adams of Detroit shared that she is the first person in her immediate family to be a homeowner. “I was ready to buy a home,” the…
Nearly 40% of Michiganders live in economic insecurity, University of Michigan study finds
People who live below or just above the poverty line face a variety of challenges that exacerbate economic instability in their lives, according to a study from the University of Michigan’s Poverty…
Renters’ rights group rallies at housing conference in Lansing
Chanting “Build for renters’ needs, not investors’ greed,” a group of residential renters rallied on Tuesday outside of the Lansing Center as a state government agency held its Building Michigan Communities Conference…
When will housing affordability improve? Spoiler alert: It will take some time
Inflation is slowing and job growth has surged, but many Americans still feel the burden of expensive housing – fueled in part by high demand, low inventory and mortgage rates. Home prices…
Michigan lawmakers discuss 2024 policy goals after Whitmer’s State of the State address
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address on Wednesday likened some of the things her administration did in the last year to songs that have stood the test of time, leaving…
Whitmer recounts year 5’s greatest hits, offers housing, education and economic development plans
In a speech sprinkled with references to ‘80s classics and nods to the Detroit Lions, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took stock of her administration’s biggest accomplishments in 2023, while laying down plans for…
Whitmer, lawmakers discuss rural development, housing crisis at Northern Michigan Policy Conference
Housing and rural prosperity were top priorities at the Northern Michigan Policy Conference where state leaders, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and several members of the Legislature braved snowy conditions to speak. The…