Detroit rent assistance programs.

Get help with rent and housing assistance in the Detroit Michigan region. A number of non-profits, agencies, and government assistance programs can provide rental assistance to the low income and Detroit and across Wayne County.

Below you will find information on a multitude of services and resources that can help the low income, elderly, disabled, and unemployed pay their rent and housing expenses in the greater Detroit area.  Most of the non-profits and agencies have limited funding available to help pay rent, security deposits, and to help people avoid an eviction and remain in their homes. A number of homeless prevention programs and rapid re-housing is also offered. Contact one of the Detroit and/or Wayne County agencies below for emergency rent assistance.

ACCESS - Information (313) 842-7010 – Provides referrals and information on Detroit housing and rent programs.

Society Of Saint Vincent De Paul In The Archdiocese Of Detroit, located at 3000 Gratiot Ave. in the Van Elslander Family Center, may be able to provides short term, limited financial assistance for rent, utility, heating and housing needs for individuals and Wayne County families who are experiencing an unexpected financial crisis and do not have access to any other options, or government programs. (313) 393-2930.

Michigan Veterans Trust Fund – Helps veterans and spouses of deceased veterans as well as their children Dial (313) 899-1162

Saint Vincent De Paul is a partnership of local churches. The charity serves Detroit and Wayne County Michigan. Call them toll-free 1-877-788-4623. Limited financial assistance for paying rent may be available.

 

 

 

Samaritan Wyandotte Ministerial Association may have assistance for the low income of Wyandotte Michigan. Dial (734) 285-8450 for information and/or referrals.

Michigan Department Of Human Services Wayne County - Grand River/warren District Office (313) 361-7300 Main. Offers emergency services including rent assistance and other forms of financial aid.

 

 

Wayne County Salvation Army.  Not only do they offer shelter and emergency rent help, but the charity can also distribute food, clothing, and other emergency aid. They have several community centers around the Detroit and Wayne County Michigan. They are listed below.

  • Dearborn Heights Community Corps Center. Call (313) 563-4457.
  • Brightmoor Corps Community Center - Detroit Michigan based. (313) 532-1281
  • Grandale Corps Community Center - Detroit (313) 835-3736
  • Harbor Light Corps Community Center - Detroit (313) 964-0577
  • Harding Corps Community Center - Detroit (313) 822-2800
  • Temple Corps Community Center - Detroit (313) 897-2914
  • Plymouth Corps Community Center - Plymouth (734) 453-5464
  • Wayne/Westland Community Corps Center - Westland (734) 722-3660
  • Downriver Community Corps Center - Wyandotte (734) 282-0930

Wayne County Soldiers & Sailors Relief is another agency that is focused on serving veterans and spouses of deceased veterans. Information can be obtained y dialing (313) 224-8163

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency – They run several different assistance programs. Among them include the Homeless Prevention Program, which provides housing assistance, case management and help to families and Individuals with children who are at risk of becoming homeless. If you apply and are found to eligible, clients can receive short-term support such as assistance with paying their monthly rent, security deposits, utilities or mortgage help. There are several offices around the region, including.

  • Region I (Service Area: Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe, Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe
    Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, and Highland Park)
    Call (313) 826-0299 for information.
  • Region II (Service Area: Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City, Inkster, Livonia, Northville, Northville Twp, Plymouth, and Plymouth, Twp,) Dial (734) 266-0190
  • Region III (Service Area: Belleville, Canton Twp, Huron, Twp, Romulus, Sumpter Twp, Van Buren,
    Twp, Wayne, and Westland) Get Information y dialing (734) 782-6332.
  • Region IV (The Service Area for this region is Brownstown Twp, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Riverview, Rockwood, Trenton, and Woodhaven) Call  (734) 287-2343 for Information.
  • Region V (Service Area: Allen Park, Ecorse, Lincoln, Park, Melvindale, River Rouge, Southgate,
    and Wyandotte). Dial (313) 843-2550 for Information.

 

 

 

Additional Detroit Area Rental Assistance Service Providers

Coalition on Temporary Shelter
26 Peterboro Street, Detroit, MI 48201
Telephone number - (313) 831-3777

Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services
Address - 455 W. Fort Street, Suite 214, Detroit, Michigan 48226
Phone number - 313-874-5820

United Community Housing Coalition
Location address - 220 Bagley, Suite 2224, Detroit, MI 48226
Dial - (313) 963-3310

Detroit Neighborhood City Halls – You can contact your local government city hall as well. They can help people find and apply for rent and housing assistance, learn about government programs, and offer services such as landlord-tenant dispute resolution. The offices, phone numbers, and addresses are listed below.

  • Central District - Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
    2 Woodward Avenue - Suite 106,
    Phone number of this office: (313) 224-2989
  • Northwest District
    Address - 19180 Grand River,
    Dial for help or information - (313) 870-0649
  • Northeast District
    2328 East 7 Mile, Suite #2,
    Office number: (313) 628-2160
  • West District
    Address of this office is 18100 Meyers,
    Call (313) 628-2190 for information on housing or rent programs.
  • East District
    Center address - 7737 Kercheval,
    Telephone - (313) 628-2170
  • Southwest District
    Address - 7744 W. Vernor,
    Phone number - (313) 628-2180

Detroit Planning and Development Department. (313) 2249224. This organization runs the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program, which can provide grants to pay rent up to 18 months, moving costs, motel and hotel vouchers, and security deposits.

Community And Home Supports, The Palms Building. Will pay up to $1500 to help people avoid an eviction or disconnection of their power, and to keep people in their homes. 2111 Woodward Ave. Suite 608. Detroit, 964-2566

Health Emergency Lifeline Programs – HIV/AIDs patients can get help for rent, emergency housing funds, and other financial assistance. 1726 Howard Ave.  (313) 832-3300

Wayne County Veterans Affairs Department – Veterans and their families, including wives, husbands, widows, widowers, minor children and mothers, may get emergency rent and housing assistance. 28 W Adams Suite 1710. Detroit, Michigan (313) 224-5045

 

 

 

 

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