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Save the Date! The United Community Housing Coalition 2025 Annual Dinner is coming up and we want you there!

Please join us in celebrating this legacy at our Annual Dinner this November. Stay Tuned for a registration link!
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Most disabled Detroiters say homes don't meet their needs 5% of the U.S. housing supply is accessible for those with moderate mobility difficulties.

Detroit faces a housing crisis that disproportionately impacts residents with disabilities—over half of those surveyed say their homes don’t meet accessibility needs. Only ~5% of national multifamily units support moderate mobility needs.
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Detroit Says Problems With Property Tax Assessments Are Fixed. Advocates Disagree With higher-valued properties under assessed and lower-valued properties over assessed, advocates say there's still a problem.

Detroit’s foreclosure rate was over 75x that of NYC in 2015.

New reporting from Shelterforce reveals how overassessments are still harming low-income Black homeowners.

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This wasn’t just about fighting blight—it was about reclaiming space, restoring community, and building a future where every Detroiter has a place to call home.

Detroit shows what’s possible when community leads. Let’s keep the momentum going.

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Detroit residents voice concerns on foreclosures and property taxation during city council meeting Residents call for support on property tax disputes and accountability for city contracts.

Detroit residents are demanding action on property taxes and housing stability, with heartfelt stories revealing the urgent need for accountability in city governance.

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Betty Varner advocates for affordable housing for elderly DeSoto resident Betty Varner urges assistance for a 79-year-old facing eviction in Detroit.

In a powerful plea at the Detroit City Council, Betty Varner fights for a 79-year-old neighbor facing eviction, highlighting the urgent need for affordable housing in the community.

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Safe, modern housing for families earning 30–60% AMI is how we build a Detroit where everyone belongs. Let’s keep it going. 💪🏽🏘️ #DetroitHousing #OldRedford #AffordableHousing

Detroit residents demand action on foreclosure and election fraud during community call Community members raise concerns over illegal foreclosures and election fraud in Detroit.

Detroit residents are demanding urgent action on housing, environmental justice, and electoral integrity, raising concerns that could reshape the city's future.

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Wayne County Housing Commission reconvenes after decades to address local housing needs Housing Commission discusses backlog issues and HUD visit to Detroit amidst renewed efforts

Detroit's housing future is about to change dramatically as the Wayne County Housing Commission resumes operations after decades of dormancy, igniting hope for accessible housing solutions.

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Detroit Housing Commission invests $8M in Parkside and other public housing developments Commission plans significant investments to improve and expand affordable housing for low-income residents.

The Detroit City Council is tackling the urgent housing crisis, with plans for $8M investments to transform public housing and support vulnerable families.

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City council plans mold cleanup and outreach campaign for summer Council outlines cleaning timeline and outreach strategies for mold remediation by June.

Detroit City Council is ramping up efforts to tackle mold in homes and boost community health with a summer outreach campaign!

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Detroit allocates $10M for homelessness shelters and stormwater infrastructure upgrades Detroit commits $10 million to improve shelters and address sewage connection issues.

Detroit City Council is investing $10 million to create 400 new homeowners and upgrade vital shelter infrastructure, tackling the dual crises of housing and flooding head-on.

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Detroit Housing Commission reopens waiting list houses nearly 300 families in last 10 months Detroit Housing Commission has housed nearly 300 families in 10 months by reopening waiting list.

Detroit City Council's recent meeting has reopened the housing assistance waiting list, providing hope and homes to nearly 300 families in just 10 months!

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City department advocates for housing funding amid proposed budget cuts City officials stress urgency for housing investments despite uncertain budget allocations.

Detroit's City Council is grappling with proposed budget cuts that could jeopardize critical programs for vulnerable populations—will they secure the federal funding needed to protect their community?

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Michigan secures $2M for Home Energy Rebates Program amid contractor shortages Michigan's Home Energy Rebates Program aims to improve energy efficiency in homes.

Detroit just secured over $2 million to boost energy efficiency in homes, but there's a major hurdle: a shortage of contractors to help residents upgrade!

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Housing Revitalization Department allocates $21K for emergency repairs to Miss Ahmed Miss Ahmed receives $21,000 for emergency health-related repairs completed in February 2022.

Detroit City Council steps up for residents by securing over $21,000 in emergency repair funds for Ms. Usimad Ahmed, tackling the urgent need for safer homes.

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Detroit residents demand action on housing and air quality at city council meeting Residents express anger over housing issues and air quality threats in Detroit.

Detroit residents are raising their voices against housing instability and pollution, demanding urgent action from city leaders to protect their families and health.

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Detroit residents demand justice over illegal property taxes and foreclosures Residents urge Wayne County Treasurer to halt foreclosures and address overtaxation issues.

Detroit residents are raising their voices against alleged illegal property taxes that have led to the foreclosure of over 100,000 homes, demanding immediate action from local officials to protect their community.

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Detroit City Council hears public concerns on housing and police accountability Residents voice frustrations over housing disputes and police conduct during City Council meeting.

The Detroit City Council meeting revealed deep community frustrations over housing issues and police accountability, as residents shared their heart-wrenching stories of eviction and safety concerns.

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Community Voices Concerns Over Rising Property Taxes and Assessment Values Residents express anxiety over property tax hikes and assessment processes affecting housing affordability.

As Detroit grapples with skyrocketing property taxes, residents fear losing their homes in a city already struggling to keep families afloat.

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Detroit homeowners gain $700M in housing wealth in '23, UM study finds Detroit — Figures released Friday show owner-occupied homes in Detroit gained $700 million in net value in 2023, nearly a 10% increase in one year and bringing total housing-related wealth gains to $4.6 billion in the past decade. The updated study by the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions provides annual data going back to 2014. On Friday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and others touted that Black homeowners throughout the city and Latino neighborhoods have seen significant gains in the past decade. "This study tells us (that) those who made the choice to stay that their patience and hard work have been rewarded," Duggan said at the Friday press conference at the Northwest Activities Center. Black homeowner occupants have been among the "biggest winners," Duggan said. Since 2014, the value of Black-owned and occupied homes has nearly doubled, 94%, to total of $6.6 billion in 2023, Duggan said. Black homeowners continue to have the largest share of net housing wealth in the city, representing 75% of all housing wealth generated in 2023, the study found. The latest Census estimates show Black residents make up 76.8% of Detroit's population. Meanwhile, neighborhoods with high concentrations of Latino residents, especially in southwest Detroit, saw some of the largest increases in home values since 2014, the study found. Median home sale values grew the most in neighborhoods that were 45% or more Latino in 2014, which experienced a 329% increase in median home value as of 2023, the study found. One southwest Detroit neighborhood that saw huge growth was Condon. In 2014, the median home sale price was $7,500. In 2023, that price had soared to about $80,000, an 862% rise, according to the study. "It's such a blessing to have a home that increased so much in value, giving us a huge advantage in building generational wealth," said Mignon Padila, a Detroit resident, at the Friday press event. Another 10-year trend shows that increases in homes sale values were largest in neighborhoods that had the lowest property values and highest poverty rates in 2014. In communities that had lowest property values in the city, home values increased an average of 276%, a growth rate more than 2.75 times higher than that of neighborhoods with the highest property values. The UM study found that the 2023 growth in housing-related wealth was fueled by three main factors: a slight increase in median home sale value from 2022; a "relatively large growth" of 7% in the number of homeowners compared to 2022; and declining number of tax foreclosures of owner-occupied homes, which fell from 421 in 2022 to 192 in 2023. For the ten year change, Duggan and other city officials touted a dramatic reduction in tax foreclosures and large-scale efforts to eliminate vacant homes, clean up blight and improve public spaces from parks to streetscapes. laguilar@detroitanews.com Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Detroit homeowners gain $700M in housing wealth in '23, UM study finds

Detroit — Figures released Friday show owner-occupied homes in Detroit gained $700 million in net value in 2023, nearly a 10% increase in one year and bringing total housing-related wealth gains to $4.6 billion in the past decade.


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